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Science tells us that, worldwide, 26,000 species go extinct every year. But mankind is far away from understanding which role and importance each of them holds in the ecosystem. The consequences of their extinction are non-predictable.

NABU is globally engaged in ensuring the survival of key species. Protected areas can provide habitats for endangered species. Likewise, community-based conservation management can ensure that endangered wildlife can coexist with humans.

We actively support intergovernmental species protection programs like CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) or CMS (Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals). And we are committed in the international BirdLife network, supporting local BirdLife partners.

NABU also engages in direct protection measures, e.g. anti-poaching squads for the endangered snow leopard in Kyrgyzstan or protection of migratory birds.


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Saiga antelopes prefer temperate steppes and semi-deserts - photo: shutterstock/Victor Tyakht

Return of the saiga antelope

A talent for survival, but still threatened

Saiga antelopes are part of the steppe, just as bison are part of the prairie. Yet this rare animal only survives in five areas in Asia. NABU is helping to preserve the saiga in Kazakhstan with projects for community-based conservation and environmental education. more →

Snow leopards are the only big cats that cannot roar - photo: Andy Fabian

Protecting snow leopards

Wild, beautiful and endangered

Snow leopards are among the most endangered big cats on earth. Only 4,000 to 6,400 animals now live in the wild. NABU has been committed to the survival of snow leopards in Kyrgyzstan since 1999 and has extended its commitment to Tajikistan, Pakistan and Nepal. more →

The goitered gazelle. - photo: NABU/ Ivan Turkovskiy

Reintroduction of the goitered gazelle

NABU supports the preservation of a locally extinct species

The goitered gazelle inhabits Asian steppes and semi-deserts from the Arabian Peninsula to northern China. The little gazelle was once at home in Kyrgyzstan too, but has become locally extinct. NABU is supporting a project to reintroduce this species. more →

An Eastern Imperial Eagle approaching its nest in the Volga region, summer 2017 - photo: NABU

Researching the Eastern Imperial Eagle

A joint effort of NABU & the Russian Bird Conservation Union

The Sengileevsky Mountains Reserve and National Park Tschawasch Warmane are located on the Volga River – over than 700 kilometers east of Moscow. This areas belong to the main breeding grounds for the rare Eastern Imperial Eagle. Since 2010, we have been committed to the protection of these majestic birds. more →

Wolf - Foto: Christoph Bosch

The NABU Wolf Action Plan

Since survival of large carnivore species is strongly pending on public acceptance, NABU launched a project to create education and information material on wolves. more →

Species profiles

A male saiga antelope drinks from a water source - photo: rostovdriver/ stock.adobe.com
Species profile: Saiga antelope

A trunklike nose gives the saiga antelope its unique appearance and is a perfect adaptation to its surroundings. But the survival of these striking animals is threatened by poaching, loss of habitat and disease. more →

A male goitered gazelle. - photo: NABU/ Ivan Turkovskiy
Species profile: Goitered gazelle

The vulnerable goitered gazelle inhabits Asian steppes and semi-deserts, and is the northernmost distributed gazelle species in the world. In Kyrgyzstan, these animals are extinct in the wild. A reintroduction project now offers hope for their return. more →

Domestic Yaks in Kyrgyzstan
The Yak

The Yak is one of five domesticated bovine species and occurs widely in Central Asia. The breed is differentiated in the Wild Yak, which can be found on the list for endangered species, and the domestic yak held by Central Asian people. more →

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Behzad Larry, director of HAHF, receives the Snow Leopard Award from Tolkunbek Asykulov, head of the NABU office in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. - photo: NABU Kyrgyzstan/ HAHF

Snow Leopard Award 2022

NABU awards the Snow Leopard Award to the High Asia Habitat Fund. Thanks to them, human-wildlife conflicts in Ladakh have noticeably decreased.

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