A recent winter wildlife survey has provided crucial insights into the population status of goitered gazelles across Alxa's nature reserves. From November 29 to December 3, 2024, researchers from Alxa Desert Global Geopark Administration and Inner Mongolia Agricultural University conducted comprehensive field observations across six provincial-level protected areas.
Covered key habitats in Alxa Left and Right Banners, including Bayan Nuru, Yin'gen, and Mandala regions.Employed advanced monitoring techniques including drone surveillance and GPS tracking.Documented 77 individual gazelles through non-invasive observation methods.Collected data on herd composition, health status, and habitat preferences.
The research team carefully planned survey routes based on:Local topography and water source distribution.Historical gazelle movement patterns,Diverse ecosystems including grasslands, wetlands, and desert areas.
The survey establishes baseline data for:population monitoring programs,habitat protection initiatives,future research on migration patterns. Classified as vulnerable by IUCN, these desert-adapted antelopes face increasing habitat pressures across their Central Asian range. Alxa's populations represent an important stronghold for the species' long-term survival.