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The #Ustyurt plateau in Central Asia, shared by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan, is among the most beautiful wildlands I've hiked through on the @outofedenwalk. Today, multinational teams of biologists advocate that more of it be protected for wildlife. 1/
Pic: Mark Peskov
Pic: Mark Peskov
The region shelters endangered Persian leopards, saiga antelopes, threatened vultures, dwindling reptile populations, & many other species. The #Ustyurt is an important conservation frontier being studied by friends @NarynTRosen, Mark Peskov, & others. 2/
Pic: Mark Peskov
Pic: Mark Peskov
It's threatened by energy development, illegal hunting & border fences. Fortunately, most governments involved seem willing to consider ecological protections. Some resources:
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A report by Mark & colleagues: bit.ly/3mX9lap
A talk by Tanya: bit.ly/2WQx8Oy
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A report by Mark & colleagues: bit.ly/3mX9lap
A talk by Tanya: bit.ly/2WQx8Oy
