More than 9,000 Rare Animals Recorded in Kazakhstan’s Altyn-Emel Park

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Rare animal populations totaling 9,000 were counted by experts at Kazakhstan's Altyn-Emel National Park.

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A thriving community of 5,500 gazelles, 3,600 kulans, and 190 argali sheep was documented in the protected spaces.

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Clear weather conditions were utilized by 140 wildlife specialists split into seven teams for accurate animal tracking.

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Strategic relocations of 87 kulans were completed across three nature reserves last year.

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Special transport containers were adapted from South African zebra designs for safe kulan movement.

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Ground transport methods were implemented to replace airlifting, allowing larger group relocations.

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Grassland health is maintained through natural grazing patterns by these returned species.

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Conservation success rates are measured through regular population counts by wildlife experts.

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Future survival of these species is secured by the Wild Ungulate Reintroduction Center's monitoring efforts.

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