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Braden, K.
Nature Reserves of the Soviet Union
1984 Book Chapter
As participants in the Fourth International Snow leopard Symposium examine objectives for the future of this animal, we recognize the value both of improving the captive stock and preserving a wild population. We might envision a world in which snow leopard populations can only be assured through management in specially designated preserves throughout the Asian mountain systems. Nature preserves of the USSR include eight examples of areas that in all probability contain snow leopard populations, either as permanent residents or seasonal visitors. Information is presented in this paper about these preserves along with some comments of their organization and suggested contacts for non-Soviets who are interested in learning more about their operation.
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