Badhyz State Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
The Badhyz State Nature Reserve is a protected area in south-western Turkmenistan that was established in 1941 and extends over 877 km2 in the Mary and Akhal Provinces. It is located south of the Karakum Desert, and the Tejen River forms its western border. ()
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Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Persian leopard
The Persian leopard, also known as the Caucasian leopard, navigates the landscapes of the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia. Once believed to be a unique subspecies, it is now classified under Panthera pardus tulliana.
Mammals
Striped Hyaena
The striped hyena, a captivating creature, inhabits North and East Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Regrettably, it is classified as near-threatened by the IUCN due to a diminishing population, primarily driven by habitat loss...
Mammals
Wild Boar, Pig, Hog
Wild boars, also known as wild swine or wild pigs, are fascinating creatures found across many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North and South America. Due to human activities, they have spread extensively, making them one of the most adaptable...
Mammals
Urial
The urial, often referred to as arkars or shapo, is a captivating wild sheep that belongs to the Ovis orientalis species. These animals have a reddish-brown coat that lightens during the winter months. Males are particularly striking with their black ruffs...
Mammals
Dziggetai, Kulan, Kiang
The onager, also known as the hemione or Asiatic wild ass, is a fascinating member of the Equidae family native to Asia. First described by German zoologist Peter Simon Pallas in 1775, this swift animal can reach speeds of up to 70 km/h and is larger than its African...
Mammals
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