Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the saiga antelope has made a dramatic recovery to become a significant ecological and socio-economic presence across Kazakhstan. This remarkable turnaround, however, is underscored by new challenges as the species’ expanding population brings unforeseen consequences for local communities and ecosystems. In this report for Global Voices, we explore the complex journey of the saiga antelope-from near-extinction to a nationwide phenomenon-and examine what its resurgence means for Kazakhstan today.
Saiga Antelope’s Tumultuous Journey From Near Extinction to Widespread Population Challenges
Once teetering on the edge of extinction, the saiga antelope has faced a rollercoaster of environmental and human-induced challenges in Kazakhstan. From a dramatic population collapse in the 1990s due to excessive poaching and habitat loss, conservation efforts initially heralded hope as numbers began to recover. However, this animal’s story…
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Author : William Green
Publish date : 2025-07-24 14:32:00
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