Is Saiga Antelope Mass Calving happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~May. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each spring female saiga antelope gather on traditional calving grounds in Kazakhstan to give birth to large numbers of fawns within a short window.
These temporary aggregations can form the largest single-species mammal concentrations on the Eurasian steppe and are ecologically and culturally significant.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Betpak-Dala Calving Grounds |
| Ural River Floodplain Calving Area |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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