The Tian Shan wapiti or Tian Shan maral (often called the Tian Shan elk by North Americans), is a subspecies of Cervus canadensis, found in the Tian Shan Mountains in eastern Kyrgyzstan, southeastern Kazakhstan, and North Central Xinjiang, China. It is the largest subspecies of Asian elk, both in body size and antlers. There are around 50,000 individuals left in the wild, and they are declining at a rapid rate. There are 4,000 or 5,000 individuals in deer farms in China.
Famous quotes containing the word shan:
“The child-rearing years are relatively short in our increased life span. It is hard for young women caught between diapers and formulas to believe, but there are years and years of freedom ahead. I regret my impatience to get on with my career. I wish I’d relaxed, allowed myself the luxury of watching the world through my little girl’s eyes.”
—Eda Le Shan (20th century)