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Mysterious and mythic mammals in China 2016

During October 2 - October 28 2016 I participated in an eco-trip to remoter parts of China; Mammals on the Roof of the World. My trip report is available on http://club300.se/Files/TravelReports/China2016_SL.pdf
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It is found insteppes with rocky outcrops, hilly deserts, in alpine zone from 450 up to at least 5050 meters a s l.
It is found insteppes with rocky outcrops, hilly deserts, in alpine zone from 450 up to at least 5050 meters a s l.		 They cannot negotiate deep snow (continous cover (15 - 20 centimeters deep) in capturing prey.
They cannot negotiate deep snow (continous cover (15 - 20 centimeters deep) in capturing prey.		 It is It is widely distributed in Asia. Half of its known distribution is in China.
It is It is widely distributed in Asia. Half of its known distribution is in China.		 It has been treated as Near Threatened by the IUCN since 1996, and the world population is declining.
It has been treated as Near Threatened by the IUCN since 1996, and the world population is declining.
Major threats are degradation and segmentation of habitat, hunting and depletion of their prey by poisoning and overhunting.
Major threats are degradation and segmentation of habitat, hunting and depletion of their prey by poisoning and overhunting.		 Pallas´ cat´s major prey consist of pikas and rodents. (see above)
Pallas´ cat´s major prey consist of pikas and rodents. (see above)		 Kiang (Equus kiang). Currently the IUCN recognizes seven species of wild “horselike” species (Equidae).
Kiang (Equus kiang). Currently the IUCN recognizes seven species of wild “horselike” species (Equidae). 		Three zebras (Grevy´s-. steppe-, and mountain-), Przewalski´s horse and 3 ass-like species (kiang, onager and African wild ass).
Three zebras (Grevy´s-. steppe-, and mountain-), Przewalski´s horse and 3 ass-like species (kiang, onager and African wild ass).
Taxonomy has long been debated. IUCN lists 16 synonyms.
Taxonomy has long been debated. IUCN lists 16 synonyms. 		During taxonomic revisions 1967 - 1980 the onager (E. henionus) was separated from the kiang.
During taxonomic revisions 1967 - 1980 the onager (E. henionus) was separated from the kiang.		 Wild yak (Bos mutus), particularly males differ from domestic yak (Bos brunniens) and hybrids in several details.
Wild yak (Bos mutus), particularly males differ from domestic yak (Bos brunniens) and hybrids in several details.		 Shoulder height may reach 2 meters, hump is much bigger, long hairs only on chest and abdomen.
Shoulder height may reach 2 meters, hump is much bigger, long hairs only on chest and abdomen.
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