New Tibetan Antelope Haven Found in China’s Wild West

Massive Breeding Ground Discovered in Qinghai-Xizang Plateau

Scientists just struck wildlife gold! A joint expedition uncovered a sprawling breeding hub for Tibetan antelopes in western Sanjiangyuan National Park, home to 80,000–100,000 of these iconic plateau dwellers. The discovery marks the second-largest known habitat for the species, celebrated for their signature ‘shahtoosh’ wool.

Teams from the Shaanxi Institute of Zoology and regional forestry bureaus tracked the herds across remote areas of Qinghai Province and the Xizang Autonomous Region. Fun fact: Tibetan antelopes migrate up to 300 km annually—talk about a marathon!

This win comes as China ramps up conservation efforts, with Sanjiangyuan now serving as a biodiversity hotspot. Researchers say the finding could help reverse habitat fragmentation caused by climate change.

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Second-largest breeding ground for Tibetan antelopes found in NW China

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