THE CURRENT POPULATIONS AND CONSERVATION ISSUES OF WILD UNGULATES IN ARID ZONES OF MONGOLIA
The current state of wild ungulate populations inhabiting the arid zone of Mongolia, such as Mongolian gazelle ( Procarpa gutturosa ), mountain sheep - argali ( Ovis ammon ), Asiatic wild ass - kulan ( Equus hemionus hemionus ), Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus ferus), saiga antelope ( Saiga tatarica mongolica ), and Przewalski's horse ( Equus ferus przewalskii ) were studied. The population dynamics was revealed, and the ratios of their habitat were presented within the boundaries of the protected areas network of Mongolia. The insufficiency of the Pas’ network for conservation of wild ungulates in arid zone of Mongolia was revealed, particularly Gazelle and Kulan. The main causes of reduction in habitats of ungulates were observed. A mining sector extensive growth, displacement of wild ungulates domestic animals, the growing difficulties of access to drinking water are the main threats. Development of ethical norms and environmental mechanisms reducing poaching must be implemented