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tibetan antelope

two antelope running across a dry plain
Introduction to the Tibetan Antelope The Tibetan antelope, scientifically known as Pantholops hodgsonii, stands as a remarkable symbol of the Tibetan Plateau ecosystem. Classified within the Bovidae family, this unique ungulate has adapted exceptionally well to its high-altitude habitat, where it thrives at elevations ranging from 3,000 to 5,500 meters. Known locally as chiru, the...
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