Bactrian deer survey

[vogelcommando]

Small population still in Afghanistan :
Rare bactrian deer survives years of turmoil in Afghanistan

 

[Kifaru Bwana]

Small population still in Afghanistan :
Rare bactrian deer survives years of turmoil in Afghanistan

That is great news.

Wonder how large the population in Takhar Province might be.

 

[Pertinax]

Bactrian Deer in Zoos.

I'd be interested to know exactly how many, and where, there are in Zoos...

 

[Kifaru Bwana]

I'd be interested to know exactly how many, and where, there are in Zoos...

Tierpark Berlin, Koeln, Kronberg, Leipzig Wildpark (!!!), Mulhouse, Obterre and HWP and Scottish Deer Centre. Chomutov, Tallinn and Miskolc (Hungary).

Also, various Central Asian locations, including Alma Aty.

 

[vogelcommando]

Another article about the Afghan population :
The rare Afghan deer that survived wars - BBC News

 

[vogelcommando]

After a re-introduction programm, the species is increasing in numbers ( article with video ) :

Population of Bactrian Deer Increases in Ile-Balkhash Reserve (Video) - The Astana Times

 

[Pertinax]

After a re-introduction programm, the species is increasing in numbers ( article with video ) :

Population of Bactrian Deer Increases in Ile-Balkhash Reserve (Video) - The Astana Times

They look very red in colour compared to the ones at HWP which much paler in colour. Possibly its the colouring of the video or even that they have been tinted to show up better?