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.

Yuri Arylov, Centre for Wild Animals, Republic of Kalmykia

Albert Salemgareyev, Altyn Dala Environmental Protection Initiative, Kazakhstan

Dr Yuri A. Grachev, Institute of Zoology, Ministry of Education and Science, Kazakhstan

Anatoly Khludnev, Stepnoi State Nature Reserve, Astrakhan, Russia

Mr. B. Batsaikhan, Saiga Ranger Network, Western Mongolia

Arkady Aleksandrovich Sludsky, Academy of Sciences, Kazakhstan

Alexander A. Grigoryants, State Biocontrol Department, Nature Protection Committee, Republic of Uzbekistan

Aslan Baideldinov, Centre for Wild Animals, Republic of Kalmykia

Professor Amankul Bekenov, Laboratory of Theriology, Academy of Sciences, Kazakhstan