Investigation of biochemical and physiological parameters of the newborn Saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) in Gansu Province, China. [PDF]
BACKGROUND:The Saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) is a critically endangered species, and there has been limited success in restoring the population by captive breeding.
Xia Liu +7 more
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Correction: Investigation of biochemical and physiological parameters of the newborn Saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) in Gansu Province, China. [PDF]
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0224822.].
Xia Liu +7 more
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Saiga (Saiga tatarica) conservation strategy in Kazakhstan
The saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) is a living symbol of the Eurasian steppes. Even in the recent past, its total number exceeded a million heads. As a commercial species, it was a source of inexpensive meat and skins for suede.
A. T. Serikbayeva +6 more
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Determination of haematological and biochemical parameters of Calf Saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) living in the Gansu Endangered Animals Research Center [PDF]
Background The Saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) is native to Eurasia and is a member of the family Bovidae. Prior to 1920, the antelope had been extensively hunted for its horns, which were used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Xiaohua Du +7 more
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Morphologic and mechanical adaptive variations in Saiga tatarica calcaneus: A model for interpreting the bone functional adaptation of wild artiodactyl in captivity [PDF]
Background and Aim: Captivity alters the locomotor behavior of wild artiodactyls and affects the mechanical loading of the calcaneus; however, the resulting adaptive changes in calcaneus morphology have not been sufficiently studied to date.
Libaihe Jing +5 more
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Complete mitochondrial genome of Saiga tatarica (Ruminantia; Pecora; Bovidae) isolate Wuwei in China [PDF]
This report described the complete mitochondrial genome of the Saiga antelope, Saiga tatarica, from the Gansu Endangered Animal Research Center (GEARC) in Gansu Province, China.
Xin Ding +7 more
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The saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) in the Quaternary of Ukraine: distribution and morphology
The article analyses the findings of fossils, archaeological sites, and historical literature on the distribution of saigas in Ukraine during the Quaternary period.
Viktoria Smagol +3 more
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The current state of the saiga (Saiga tatarica L.) population in Betpak-Dala (Kazakhstan)
The objective of this research is to address saiga conservation challenges amid significant anthropogenic pressures through a population model-based approach.
Amanay Myrzabayev +6 more
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Gut microbiome studies based on fecal samples can non-invasively reflect the survival and health status of endangered species. This study presents the first characterization of the gut microbiome in the semi-wild population of the critically endangered ...
Zhichao Zhou +8 more
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Promoting public participation is a practical move to strengthen wildlife conservation. This study focuses on saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica), an endangered species which has received international concern.
Tingyu Yang +5 more
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