Baltistan Wildlife Sanctuary
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Baltistan Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary covering an area of 415 square kilometres in the Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. Contiguous with the Astore Wildlife Sanctuary to its south and east, the Baltistan Wildlife Sanctuary lies south of the Indus River, between the villages of Rondu and Shengus, in the Skardu District. This protected area was established in 1975, for the purpose of conserving the threatened species that occupy the park, and among them there are snow leopard, brown bear, lynx, Tibetan wolf, Tibetan sand fox, markhor, bharal, and Siberian ibex. ()
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Snow leopard
The snow leopard, also known as the ounce, is a majestic big cat inhabiting the rugged mountain ranges of Central and South Asia. Unfortunately, it is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, with fewer than 10,000 mature individuals remaining in the wild.
Mammals
Brown (Grizzly) Bear
The brown bear, scientifically known as Ursus arctos, roams across Eurasia and North America. In North America, these majestic creatures are commonly referred to as grizzly bears. They are among the largest terrestrial carnivores, with only the polar bear rivaling...
Mammals
Markhor
The markhor, a large species of wild goat native to Central Asia, the Karakoram, and the Himalayas, has been classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List since 2015. Known for its striking, corkscrew-shaped horns, this majestic animal is revered as Pakistan's...
Mammals
Eurasian Lynx
The lynx is a captivating medium-sized wild cat belonging to the genus Lynx, encompassing four recognized species. The name "lynx" is derived from the Greek word "λύγξ" which highlights the luminescent quality of its eyes.
Mammals
Blue Sheep, Bharal
The bharal, known by various names such as the Helan Shan blue sheep, Chinese blue sheep, Himalayan blue sheep, or naur, is an intriguing species of caprid. These animals are native to Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Tibet, each region attributing its...
Mammals
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