When did the Tibetan antelope migrate on a large scale? How long will it last? Why migrate?

Tibetan antelope are animals that live in alpine grasslands and alpine desert areas. they are good at running and migrating. When did the Tibetan antelope migrate on a large scale? How long will it last? Why migrate?

When will the Tibetan antelope migrate on a large scale?

At the end of April every year, male and female antelopes begin to live in groups, and males under one year old are also separated from female antelopes. In May and June, ewes and their females migrate to the lambing ground to give birth, and then the female antelope leads its young back to complete a migration process. Find food in the morning and evening, and be good at running. In summer, females migrate northward along a fixed route, and after giving birth from June to July, they return to the overwintering area to join the males. A small number of populations do not migrate.

2. How long does the large-scale migration of Tibetan antelope last?

The large-scale migration of Tibetan antelopes usually lasts as long as a month, and then returns to the overwintering area after giving birth. Moreover, the activities of the Tibetan antelope are very complicated. Some Tibetan antelopes will live in one place for a long time, while others have the habit of migration. The activity patterns of female and male Tibetan antelope are different. The adult female Tibetan antelope and its female offspring migrate 300 kilometers a year from the winter mating site to the summer lambing site. The young male Tibetan antelope will leave the community and gather with other young or adult males until a mixed community is formed.

Third, why does the Tibetan antelope migrate?

The migration journey of the Tibetan antelope can be as long as thousands of kilometers, but the reason for the migration is still a mystery. Starting from the end of April and the beginning of May every year, the Tibetan antelopes inhabiting the three national nature reserves of Sanjiangyuan, Xizang Qiangtang and Aljinshan in western China migrate to Zhuonai Lake in Hoh Xili, Qinghai, a world natural heritage site in the "big birth room." start the "litter season." And their migration is hailed as one of the most spectacular migrations of hoofed animals in the world.

IV. Protection level of Tibetan antelope

In the 1990s, the mass hunting of the Tibetan antelope in Hoh Xil attracted the world's attention. The Bulletin of Sanjiangyuan National Park (2019) reveals that the protection department continues to carry out large-scale and high-density special patrols and inspections, and Hoh Xil has achieved "zero occurrence" of poaching cases for 10 years in a row.

According to previous data from China's State Forestry and grassland Administration, the protection level of Tibetan antelope has been downgraded from "endangered" to "nearly endangered", and the population has increased from less than 75000 to more than 300000. They are also listed as a priority in China's Wildlife Protection Law, banning hunting and trade without permission.

It is predicted that this year's Tibetan antelope migration and litter season will end from the end of July to early August, and relevant staff in China will also detect and protect their migration in real time to avoid human interference.