Mysterious ‘Guardian Beast’ of Zhangjiajie: Lived for Over 200 Years with More Than 20,000 Descendants
With the continuous improvement of people's living standards in recent years, people have begun to travel to beautiful scenic places to relax. When it comes to famous scenic areas in China, Zhangjiajie is a must-mention. Zhangjiajie was listed as one of the first batch of 'World Geoparks' in 2004; and in 2007, it was also listed as one of the first 5A-level scenic areas in China. Moreover, Zhangjiajie has a glass walkway, allowing visitors to appreciate the beautiful scenery of Zhangjiajie in a unique way.
However, Zhangjiajie is not only beautiful in scenery, it also has a '' (god beast). This god beast is called *Dendrobates galeritus*, and people often call it 'dollfish'. *Dendrobates galeritus* is a precious protected animal in China. Its origin dates back 350 million years, and it is also known as a 'living fossil' of modern times. It also has high medicinal value.
Zhangjiajie's '' is said to have been seen by a fisherman from a merchant in the 1980s. The fisherman knew the value of the dollfish, so he bought it for a lot of money and took care of it carefully. The dollfish survived, and the fisherman's efforts were indispensable. The fisherman even spent a lot of money and effort on it.
Later, the fisherman communicated with Zhangjiajie Nature Reserve and decided to hand over the dollfish to them for care. Under the protection of the nature reserve, the dollfish became healthier and healthier, and through the breeding technology of the staff, it produced more than 20,000 descendants.
Today, according to the research of experts, this dollfish is 200 years old, and its lifespan is still an unknown number. Nowadays, this dollfish has become Zhangjiajie's '', and countless people come to watch it, hoping to be as long-lived and healthy as this '' . So, do you netizens want to go to Zhangjiajie to see it?
