Famine due to snow threatens wildlife in Xinjiang

Photo taken on Mar.1 shows a wounded Marco Polo sheep at Taxkorgan wildlife conservation area in Taxlorgan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Over 100,000 wildlife in Pamirs and Kunlun Mountain areas were threatened by famine due to snow disasters in the winter. Local department took emergency measures to supply more fodder for wildlife. (Xinhua photo)

Photo taken on Feb. 26 shows dead ibex at Taxkorgan wildlife conservation area in Taxlorgan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Over 100,000 wildlife in Pamirs and Kunlun Mountain areas were threatened by famine due to snow disasters in the winter. Local department took emergency measures to supply more fodder for wildlife. (Xinhua Photo)

Staff members of Taxkorgan wildlife conservation station sprinkle fodder at conservation area in Taxlorgan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 4, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

Staff members of Taxkorgan wildlife conservation station carry dead Tibetan snow cock in their arms in the conservation area in Taxlorgan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 4, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

Staff members of Taxkorgan wildlife conservation station carry fodder to conservation area in Taxlorgan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 4, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)