After years of delay, the US government has finally listed the Tibetan antelope, or chiru, as "endangered" under the US Endangered Species Act, making it much easier to prosecute anyone selling the antelope's wool in the US. »continue
Dharamshala 9 May 2005: "As Buddhists, Tibetans can practically play a great role in the protection of animals and creating awareness about it," said Dr. Barbara Maas, Chief Executive Officer, Care for the Wild International (CWI). »continue
For centuries, the nomads of northern Tibet have grazed their herds on grasslands with little thought of the modern world. But Manzom does not want his son raising yaks and goats like his ancestors. He wants him to work on the railroad. »continue
The government of the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir announced on August 23, 2002, that it has banned the manufacture and trade of shahtoosh shawls - a luxury fashion item made from the fine wool of poached Tibetan antelope. »continue
Conservationists warned Thursday that growing trade in shahtoosh wool must stop or the Tibetan antelope, or chiru, will be hunted to extinction. »continue
As luxury items go, it's almost disappointing. The undyed color is mouse brown. The texture resembles surgical gauze. It costs as much as a Rolex and yet has no label glitz and little high-concept value. It's a scarf called shahtoosh, and is the must-have accessory this season, touted in Harper's bazaar, Vogue, Elle. No self-respecting fashion editor is without one. »continue
