Death of 3 thousand saiga antelopes has been registered in Akmola and Karaganda oblasts in central Kazakhstan

3,000 saiga antelopes die in Akmola and Karaganda oblasts

Wednesday, 11.09.2013, 00:25

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Mortality of 3 thousand saiga antelopes has been registered in Akmola and Karaganda oblasts in central Kazakhstan, Tengrinews.kz reports citing the press-service of the Ministry of Environment Protection of Kazakhstan.

About 1.5 thousand carcases of betpakdalinski saiga antelopes were found at southern, western and northern shores of Tengiz Lake. This type of saiga antelopes also inhabits lowlands and steppes.

All the involved national and local authorities were informed about the animals’ die-off. The Ministry's subordinate Committee of Forestry and Hunting in cooperation with the Research Institute for Biological Safety Problems and Veterinary Service of Karaganda Oblast are investigating the die-off site. Measures to find out the scale and causes of the mortality are being taken.


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