Biodiv Sci ›› 1998, Vol. 06 ›› Issue (4): 309-311.  DOI: 10.17520/biods.1998047

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The introduction and domestication of Saiga (Saiga tatarica) in it's original distribution area of China

WANG De-Zhong1),Luo Ning1), Gu Jing-He1), ZHANG Guo-Qi2)   

  1. 1) Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography , the Chinese Academy of Sciences , Urumqi  830011
    2) Gansu Endangered Wild Animal Reproduction Center , State Forestry Administration ,Wuwei  733000
  • Received:1998-02-04 Revised:1998-06-05 Online:1998-11-20 Published:1998-11-20

Abstract: By analyzing the experiences in introducing and rearing saiga from abroad and the saiga keeping in foreign zoo, the cause leading to the death of saiga mainly results from the reaction symptomatology. If the problems in capture, transportation and raising are solved, the survival rate of saiga will be gradually enhanced.