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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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Some poulations are still subjected to discussion and more research is needed for taxonomic classification.
Some poulations are still subjected to discussion and more research is needed for taxonomic classification.		 It inhabits mountains, steppe valleys, rocky outcrops and also deserts from 3000 to 5500 meters a s l.
It inhabits mountains, steppe valleys, rocky outcrops and also deserts from 3000 to 5500 meters a s l.		 Argali (Ovis ammon) is treated by the IUCN as NT (near threatened) and the population is declining.
Argali (Ovis ammon) is treated by the IUCN as NT (near threatened) and the population is declining.		 Its major threats are overhunting incl poaching (for meat),
Its major threats are overhunting incl poaching (for meat),
...as well as competition, displacement and possibly disease transmission by domestic livestock and habitat loss (IUCN) .
...as well as competition, displacement and possibly disease transmission by domestic livestock and habitat loss (IUCN) .		 Tibetan wolf (Canis lupus chanco) has by some authors been suggested to be a separte species.
Tibetan wolf (Canis lupus chanco) has by some authors been suggested to be a separte species.		 The genus Canis is known to hold some species very similar to each other.
The genus Canis is known to hold some species very similar to each other.		 Our group cold depict nothing supporting this suggestion.
Our group cold depict nothing supporting this suggestion.
Tibetan wolf (Canis lupus chanco)
Tibetan wolf (Canis lupus chanco)		 Tibetan fox (Vulpes ferrlata) is widespread on the steppes and semi-deserts on the Tibetan Plateau (IUCN)
Tibetan fox (Vulpes ferrlata) is widespread on the steppes and semi-deserts on the Tibetan Plateau (IUCN)		 Tibetan fox (Vulpes ferrlata) is also found in northern India and Nepal between 2500 and 5200 metres a.s.l.
Tibetan fox (Vulpes ferrlata) is also found in northern India and Nepal between 2500 and 5200 metres a.s.l.		 Tibetan fox (Vulpes ferrlata). On the Tibetan Plateau it occurs together with the red fox (V. vulpes)
Tibetan fox (Vulpes ferrlata). On the Tibetan Plateau it occurs together with the red fox (V. vulpes)
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