Two-thirds of the Tibetan antelope population has declined over the past decade due to poaching in Hoh Xil, their main habitat.
Synopsis
Two-thirds of the Tibetan antelope population has declined over the past decade due to poaching in Hoh Xil, their main habitat.
Synopsis
Sonan Dajie, deputy secretary of the Zhiduo County Party Committee in Qinghai, was murdered on January 18, 1994, while trying to arrest poachers targeting the Tibetan antelope in Hoh Xil. Following his death, his brother-in-law, Zaba Dorje, founded the Western Wild Yak Team, an armed group dedicated to combating poaching. Over ten years, the antelope population has decreased by two-thirds. Zaba Dorje later faced violence himself while preparing to strengthen wildlife protection efforts.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of poaching on Tibetan antelope populations.
- Meet Zaba Dorje, a key figure in anti-poaching efforts.
- Find out about the dangers faced by wildlife protectors.
Did You Know
- The Tibetan antelope population has decreased by two-thirds over a decade.
- Sonan Dajie was murdered on January 18, 1994, while arresting poachers.
- Zaba Dorje established the Western Wild Yak Team to combat poaching.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of the Tibetan antelope?
The Tibetan antelope is a national first-class protected species facing critical threats from poaching.
How much has the Tibetan antelope population declined?
Over a decade, the population of the Tibetan antelope has plummeted by two-thirds.
Who was Sonan Dajie and what happened to him?
Sonan Dajie was the deputy secretary of the Zhiduo County Party Committee in Qinghai, and he was murdered on January 18, 1994, while attempting to arrest poachers.
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