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  2. Threatened species of Ovis ammon

Threatened species of Ovis ammon

  • Endangered subspecies of Argali

Nature

In Kazakhstan, the most popular animals for trophy hunting are the subspecies of Argali Ovis ammon.

Incidence

From 1990-1997, foreign hunters shot 75 Kazakhstan Argali and paid more than US$900 000 for their trophies (US$12,000 per Argali).

Ovis ammon is considered by the IUCN as "Vulnerable". CITES lists the species as "Appendix 2".

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Sustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

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World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
(S) Species
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  • Societal problems » Endangered species » Endangered species
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    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024