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The saiga antelope's struggle for survival
different kinds of antelopes
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saiga: References & Edit History

Article Contributors

Primary Contributors

  • Sandro Lovari
    Professor, Department of Environmental Science, University of Siena.

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Media added. Oct 11, 2021
Modified link of Web site: Animal Diversity Web - Saiga. Apr 04, 2020
Cross-references added. Jun 01, 2015
Text added describing some of the major mortality events that struck various populations (Saiga tartarica) during the early 21st century. Jun 01, 2015
Added video. Feb 09, 2015
Add new Web site: British Broadcasting Corporation - Saiga. Jan 12, 2011
Add new Web site: World Wildlife Fund For Nature - Saiga antelope. Jan 12, 2011
Add new Web site: Zipcode Zoo - Saiga. Jan 12, 2011
Add new Web site: World Association of Zoos and Aquariums - Saiga Antelope. Jan 12, 2011
Add new Web site: Animal Diversity Web - Saiga. Jan 12, 2011
Article revised and updated. Nov 26, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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