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Source: Ecology Foundation
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The Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank will warn 3 million drivers in Transbaikalia about the endangered gazelles on the road.
At least 3 million motorists will be warned annually about the dangers of hitting rare Mongolian gazelles thanks to new information boards installed along highways in Transbaikalia. The project to preserve the population of this endangered animal was implemented by the Ecology Foundation and the Daurian Nature Reserve.
The initiative aims to inform drivers about the need to slow down in areas where Mongolian antelopes migrate seasonally. Winter is a special time in the region, when the local population of Mongolian dzerens is joined by their relatives from Mongolia, forming large herds along the roads.
Six banners have been placed along the Byrka-Aksha and Borzya-Solovyovsk highways, in areas where animals cross the roads en masse. Given the high traffic volume (up to 10,000 vehicles per day), the stands will serve as a major tool for prevention and environmental education.
"The return of Mongolian gazelles to Russia after a long absence is a major conservation achievement. Projects like these highlight the importance of maintaining the delicate balance between infrastructure development and wildlife. We are pleased to support the Daursky Nature Reserve in this important work and hope that this project will help preserve this unique population for future generations," comments Elmira Morozova, Director of the Ecology Foundation at the Russian Agricultural Bank.
Since 2021, the Fund, established by Rosselkhozbank, has been implementing long-term programs in several key areas: forest restoration, biodiversity conservation, waste recycling, environmental education, and scientific research. Over the past four years, the Ecology Fund has implemented 72 environmental initiatives. The total funding raised for these projects has reached approximately 128.9 million rubles.
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