The distribution, population and conservation status of Przewalski’s gazelle, Procapra przewalskii

doi:10.17520/biods.2017152

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We conducted surveys on the distribution, population, and conservation status of Przewalski’s gazelle, Procapra przewalskii, using the total count method in 2014 and 2015. Przewalski’s gazelle was found in 12 separate locations around Qinghai Lake. Compared with results from the First National Wildlife Survey, several new locations were found, and both the distribution range and area were enlarged. At least 1,238 individuals were found around Qinghai Lake. Compared with survey results collected after 2010, the population size of Przewalski’s gazelle reached a relatively stable level. Although four locations of Przewalski’s gazelle were under the protection of the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve, and special conservation areas and protection stations for the gazelle were also established, overall conservation efforts are still insufficient. A nature reserve that is specifically focused on the conservation of Przewalski’s gazelle should be established in the Upper Buha River of the Shengge-Kuaierma region in Tianjun County. Moreover, proper ecological compensation mechanisms should be developed to resolve the contradiction between conservation and economic development. Considering the fast growth of the captive-bred population, future reintroductions should be conducted in suitable locations within the historical range of this gazelle outside the Qinghai Lake basin.

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Key words: total count, population size, distribution, conservation status, conservation planning

Xiaoge Ping, Chunwang Li, Chunlin Li, Songhua Tang, Hongxia Fang, Shaopeng Cui, Jing Chen, Enguang Wang, Yubang He, Ping Cai, Yu Zhang, Yonglin Wu, Zhigang Jiang. The distribution, population and conservation status of Przewalski’s gazelle, Procapra przewalskii[J]. Biodiv Sci, 2018, 26(2): 177-184.

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调查地点 Survey site	观测到的个体数 No. of individuals
调查地点 Survey site	2014年1月 Jan., 2014	2015年9月 Sept., 2015
元者 Yuanzhe	64	21
湖东 Hudong	32	25
克图 Ketu	13	11
沙岛 Sand Island	11	73
甘子河 Ganzihe	175	59
哈尔盖 Haergai	235	451
生格 Shengge	171	110
快尔玛 Kuaierma	116	68
哇玉 Wayu	191	13
塔列宣果 Taliexuanguo	43	23
鸟岛 Bird Island	56	19
然去乎 Ranquhu	131	0
总计 Total	1,238	873

调查地点 Survey site	观测到的个体数 No. of individuals
调查地点 Survey site	2014年1月 Jan., 2014	2015年9月 Sept., 2015
元者 Yuanzhe	64	21
湖东 Hudong	32	25
克图 Ketu	13	11
沙岛 Sand Island	11	73
甘子河 Ganzihe	175	59
哈尔盖 Haergai	235	451
生格 Shengge	171	110
快尔玛 Kuaierma	116	68
哇玉 Wayu	191	13
塔列宣果 Taliexuanguo	43	23
鸟岛 Bird Island	56	19
然去乎 Ranquhu	131	0
总计 Total	1,238	873