In : Recent Advances in Yak Reproduction
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Wild yaks, the closest ancestor to domestic yak, are perhaps the most threatened animals in the Qinghai-Tibet plateau. By the 1970s, wild yaks were on the verge of extinction, but due to protective measures by the Chinese government some wild herds are now reported at elevations between 4000 and 4500 m. Wild yaks and other wild ungulates of the Tibetan Plateau are gaining increasing attention from international conservation organizations; they are listed on Appendix 1 of CITES and are the first class of "key" species of wildlife protected by Chinese legislation. Conserving wild yaks and their habitat requires more knowledge of their reproduction, habitat and grazing. Information on reproduction in the wild yak is scanty and most is focused on the male. This review summarizes the available literature to provide basic knowledge to promote conservation of these animals.
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تاریخ انتشار 2001