Kazakhstan’s Saiga Population Surpasses 4.6 Million

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s saiga population has exceeded 4.6 million animals, marking a historic recovery for the critically endangered antelope and reinforcing the country’s position as the guardian of the vast majority of the world’s saiga population. The saiga, recognizable for its distinctive bulbous nose, plays an important role in the steppe ecosystem and has become… The post Kazakhstan’s Saiga Population Surpasses 4.6 Million appeared first on The Astana Times.