IUCN COMMISSION GROUP
IUCN SSC Antelope Specialist Group
Overview and description
- Description:
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Out of the 90 species of antelopes existing in the world, 29 are threatened with extinction. The overall aim of ASG is to promote the long - term conservation of antelopes and their habitats worldwide ...
Group leadership
Dr David MALLON
Co-Chair,
Red List Authority Coordinator
Red List Authority Coordinator
Conservation biologist. MSC, 1987, University of Manchester, UK (Ecology and conservation of the snow leopard Panthera uncia). PhD, 1998, Manchester Metropolitan University (Ecology of mountain…
More about the Specialist Group
The Antelope Specialist Group is involved in assessment, planning, and collaborative action to conserve antelopes. The main tasks include:
- Supporting the SSC mission with regard to antelopes
- Providing technical expertise and advice to IUCN, government agencies, NGOs, and others
- Providing assessments and updates for the IUCN Red List and the Green Status of Species
- Developing species conservation strategies and action plans
- Collaborating with governments ...
MISSION
The overall aim of ASG is to promote the long-term conservation of antelopes and their habitats worldwide, and the recovery or restoration of antelope species, populations and communities where feasible.
Specialist Group work
Unsustainable harvesting and loss and degradation of their habitat are the main threats facing antelopes.
Understanding threats to Antelopes
The ASG is concerned with the conservation, monitoring, management, and study of antelopes.
Antelope Specialist Group on the IUCN Red List
ASG assesses species for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species to inform conservation efforts.
ASG Annual Report
Learn about ASG’s work and results in 2022.
Previous reports:
At a glance
Official name:
IUCN SSC Antelope Specialist Group
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