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A combination of inaccessibility,and ancient traditions which forbid hunting,
由于动物难以捕获并且有世代相传的禁止猎杀的传统
means that in some parts of the plateau,
这使得即使在今天
wild animals have remained relatively undisturbed,even today.
在高原的一些地方野生动物都相对没有被打扰
But in those areas which are within reach of motor vehicles,
但是在那些汽车可以到达的地方
these historical safeguards have been undermined.
那些传统的保护已经渐渐被打破
This change is illustrated in the fortunes of the chiru.
这种变化从藏羚羊的身上得到了体现
A century ago,millions migrated across the plateau.
一个世纪以来上百万的藏羚羊在高原上迁徙
Unfortunately for the chiru,its fur,known as "shahtoosh",
不幸的是被称为“沙图什”或者
or "king of wools",is highly prized.
“羊毛之王”的藏羚羊的毛皮被认为有很高的价值
In recent decades,poachers have been able to venture
近几十年以来偷猎者冒险深入荒原
deep into the wilderness,killing thousands of chiru.
捕杀了成千上万头藏羚羊
However,the situation is improving.
但是情况正在逐步好转
Anti-poaching laws are now actively enforced so every summer,
反偷猎法已经生效所以每年夏天，
female chiru can head to the birthing grounds in relative safety.
母藏羚羊可以相对安全地带领羊群到繁衍的地方
