Problem
Threatened species of Ovis orientalis severtzovi
Other Names:
Threatened species of Severtzov's urialEndangered subspecies of East mouflon
Nature:
Trophy hunting is a major threat to Ovis orientalis severtzovi.
Incidence:
Officially, hunting of Ovis orientalis severtzovi in the zapovednik (nature reserves) is not permitted, however the government of Uzbekistan began allowing foreign hunters to hunt in these reserves in 1992 with an annual quota of five Severtzov's urials. This was reduced to two in 1995. Trophies of the animal can fetch up to US $10,000-20,000.
The IUCN considers O. orientalis severtzovi as "Endangered" on the Red List for Threatened Species. CITES lists the species as "Appendix 1".
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Ovis orientalis Organizations:
IUCN/SSC Caprinae Specialist Group Subject(s):
Societal Problems → Endangered speciesRelated UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
24.09.2020 – 00:52 CEST