Recently, the land of Afghanistan has undergone dramatic changes that have attracted the attention of the whole world, and the chaos and struggle in it are believed to be more or less heard of.
Afghanistan, perhaps in most minds, is just a flying sand and a ruin next door. Years of war have made people forget that there are rich geographical, human and natural resources. There are not only coveted rich oil resources, but also a large number of minerals such as gold, silver, copper, emerald, lapis lazuli, etc.; the complex terrain and unique climate here also provide a natural home for many animals and plants. Today we will talk about the amazing animals in Afghanistan.
First of all, let's take a look at what is the national beast of Afghanistan?
It's a snow leopard! This highland rare big cat inhabits Badakhshan Province in the north of the country (including the Wakhan Corridor) and Nuristan on the eastern border of Afghanistan/Pakistan. The chaotic situation has made lawbreakers fish in muddy waters, and the snow leopard, which is revered as a national beast, has become the protagonist of the illegal animal fur trade in Afghanistan in recent years, almost becoming a "legendary animal" in Afghanistan.
Snow leopard on a 1984 Afghan stamp
Thanks to the efforts of animal protection organizations and native Afghan residents, in 2013, Afghanistan established a national snow leopard ecosystem protection plan, according to WCS statistics, there are currently about 200 snow leopards in Afghanistan.
The national beast of Afghanistan is the snow leopard, but what about the national bird? This estimate is known to many people - the golden eagle.
The golden eagle inhabits the Hindu Kush Mountains of Afghanistan and is recognized by Afghans as a national bird because of its brave habits, gorgeous appearance and longevity. Under natural conditions, the golden eagle can live more than 30 years, which is also a long life among birds!
Afghan stamps from 1970
Due to its location at the crossroads of several major ecological fields, Afghanistan has also become a must-see place for many migratory birds, and you may not have expected that flamingos and white cranes can also be seen here!
In Afghanistan, scientists have also found a stable population of the large-billed reed warbler (Acrocephalus orinus), which claims to be "the world's most little-known bird."
The mountains and plateaus of Afghanistan are also the "paradise" for all kinds of sheep.
Conch horn goat/kudzu goat
Siberian sheep/Altai sheep
Marco Polo pan sheep
Red Pan Sheep
Afghanistan is also home to rabbits, mustelas, long-tailed marmots, and the cute pika!
The Afghan pika (Ochotona rufescens) is a species of pika that lives in the mountains of Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and southwest turkmenistan.
Afghanistan also has Asian black bears and brown bears, are you not very eager to get?
Striped hyenas, also haunted in Afghanistan, have you ever seen a hyena different from the One in the Lion King cartoon?
Afghanistan's species resources are truly stunning, and the country has long been known for its species diversity, mineral richness and long cultural history. However, with the destruction of the Great Buddha Mibayan, civilization seems to have fallen here, and mineral resources have become one of the sources of strife here.
May peace come and all things be at peace.
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The graphic material is partly from WCS AFGHANISTAN