Massive mysterious spring die-off kills more than 50 percent of the global population of saiga in two weeks

Saiga suffered a massive die-off during the calving season. In the short period of only two weeks, more than half the world population was found dead, the bodies of adults and young calves scattered across the spring grassland in the thousands. A disease is suspected, perhaps coupled with external factors from vegetation or changes in weather; but despite an immediate response and intense study, the exact cause still remains a mystery.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - November 7, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news