Saiga Heroes

This section features people who have been recognised for making a major contribution to saiga conservation. They come from all walks of life throughout the world, but are united in their passion for this species. Their dedication to the saiga antelope is an inspiration. Please contact us if you would like to nominate a saiga hero.

Amankul Bekenov
Aslan Baideldinov, Centre for Wild Animals, Republic of Kalmykia
B Batsaikhan
Mr. B. Batsaikhan, Saiga Ranger Network, Western Mongolia
Amankul Bekenov
Professor Amankul Bekenov, Laboratory of Theriology, Academy of Sciences, Kazakhstan
Yuri Grachev
Saiga Hero - Yuri Grachev

Dr Yuri A. Grachev is Senior Fellow at the Institute of Zoology of the Ministry of Education and Science in Kazakhstan, and Candidate of Biological Sciences.

Alexander Grigoryants
Alexander A. Grigoryants, State Biocontrol Department, Nature Protection Committee, Republic of Uzbekistan
Anatoly Khludnev
Anatoly Khludnev, Stepnoi State Nature Reserve, Astrakhan, Russia