According to Chinese legend, the first 12 animals to come to the Jade Emperor would become zodiac animals that represent each month of the year.
The 12 animals are a rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and a pig.
Why didn't a cat make the cut? CGTN employees have some thoughts about the zodiac animals.
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