Endangered Mongolian saiga antelopes' population exceeds 15,500

STORY: Endangered Mongolian saiga antelopes' population exceeds 15,500 SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: Nov. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mongolian Saiga antelopes STORYLINE: The number of Mongolian saiga antelopes, a critically endangered species, has increased to more than 15,500, local media reported Tuesday, citing the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-Mongolia. "The population of Mongolian Saiga antelopes has increased to at least 15,540 this year. Also, since 2018, there have been no recorded cases of illegal hunting of Mongolian Saiga antelopes," the WWF-Mongolia said in a statement. The species' population had declined to only 750 in early 2000 due to several factors such as infectious diseases, harsh weather conditions and poaching. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XHTV)

Endangered Mongolian Saiga antelopes' population increases to nearly 14,000

STORY: Endangered Mongolian Saiga antelopes' population increases to nearly 14,000 DATELINE: Dec, 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Mongolian Saiga antelopes STORYLINE: The number of Mongolian Saiga antelopes, a critically endangered species, has increased to almost 14,000, local media reported on Friday. An annual census conducted in November showed that the population of Mongolian Saiga antelopes has increased to at least 13,925, said the media, citing a report by the World Wide Fund for Nature-Mongolia. Although the Mongolian Saiga population has grown substantially, this is not a source of relief, the media said, adding that there are still many serious threats such as droughts, overgrazing, and infectious diseases that could have devastating effects on the vulnerable Mongolian Saiga population. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XHTV)

International Criminal Court judge Saiga dies at 65

International Criminal Court judge Saiga dies at 65

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Fumiko Saiga (in this file photo), the first Japanese judge on the International Criminal Court, died April 24 of heart failure at a hospital in the Netherlands. She was 65.

Japan's Saiga elected as judge of International Criminal Court

Japan's Saiga elected as judge of International Criminal Court

NEW YORK, United States - Fumiko Saiga, Japanese ambassador in charge of human rights and member of the U.N. Committee for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, speaks at a news conference in New York on Nov. 30 after being elected to serve as a judge on the International Criminal Court to fill one of three vacancies. Saiga is the first Japanese to take that post.

Abe meets with human rights envoy

Abe meets with human rights envoy

TOKYO, Japan - Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe talks with Fumiko Saiga (L), newly appointed special envoy in charge of human rights, including North Korea's abductions of Japanese citizens at the prime minister's office on Dec. 8. Saiga retains her post as Ambassador to Norway and Iceland.

Xinhua Headlines: Rare species thrive in China through enhanced biodiversity conservation

Xinhua Headlines: Rare species thrive in China through enhanced biodiversity conservation

(220522) -- HEFEI/LANZHOU, May 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo shows Saiga antelopes in the Endangered Animal Protection Center in northwest China's Gansu Province. (Xinhua/Guo Gang)

China's Wuwei, a wonderland for endangered animals

STORY: China's Wuwei, a wonderland for endangered animals DATELINE: May 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gansu Wuwei Endangered Animal Protection Center 2. various of endangered animals including Saiga antelopes, Przewalski's horses, and wild Bactrian camels STORYLINE: An endangered animal protection center in Wuwei City of Gansu, China is home to many endangered animals since 1987. At present, there are 31 Saiga antelopes, 54 Przewalski's horses and 26 Bactrian camels in the protection center. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lanzhou, China. (XHTV)

International Criminal Court judge Saiga dies at 65

International Criminal Court judge Saiga dies at 65

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Fumiko Saiga (in this file photo), the first Japanese judge on the International Criminal Court, died April 24 of heart failure at a hospital in the Netherlands. She was 65. (Kyodo)

Abe meets with human rights envoy

Abe meets with human rights envoy

TOKYO, Japan - Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe talks with Fumiko Saiga (L), newly appointed special envoy in charge of human rights, including North Korea's abductions of Japanese citizens at the prime minister's office on Dec. 8. Saiga retains her post as Ambassador to Norway and Iceland. (Kyodo)

Japan's Saiga elected as judge of International Criminal Court

Japan's Saiga elected as judge of International Criminal Court

NEW YORK, United States - Fumiko Saiga, Japanese ambassador in charge of human rights and member of the U.N. Committee for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, speaks at a news conference in New York on Nov. 30 after being elected to serve as a judge on the International Criminal Court to fill one of three vacancies. Saiga is the first Japanese to take that post. (Kyodo)