Quo vadis Equus hemionus hemionus in Mongolia?

Authors

Annegret Stubbe, Martin-Luther-UniversitätFollow
Michael Stubbe, Martin-Luther Universität
O. Shagdarsuren, National University of Mongolia
Ravčigijn Samjaa, National University of MongoliaFollow
Nayamsuren Batsaikhan, National University of MongoliaFollow

Date of this Version

2007

Document Type

Article

Citation

Erforschung biologischer Ressourcen der Mongolei (Halle/Saale) 10 (2007): 9-28.

Comments

Copyright 2007, Institut für Biologie der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg. Used by permission.

Abstract

Caused in studies on biodiversity in the South Gobi we were confronted with the human impact on animal communities and endangered animal species, especially the Asiatic wild ass. So was born the idea to organize an international conference with the aim to actualize the status of Equus hemionus in Central Asia and to find ways for better conservation of this species and its habitats. A short review is given on historical exploration, decreasing area and population number of the Dschiggetai. Today the range of the nominate form of Equus hemionus is located in the Gobi region of southern Mongolia/northern China only. Therefore international engagement is necessary to save this indicator species of the arid zone of Central Asia.