Fauna of Uzbekistan

Fauna of Uzbekistan

• Uzbekistan has a landscape that includes mountains, deserts, and grassy plains. This country in Central Asia has a varied collection of wildlife as well. Some of its animal inhabitants include wild boars, gazelle, mountain sheep, geckos, black vultures, and bears just to name a few. Uzbekistan has around 70 species of fish, 98 mammal species, 61 reptile species, 4 species of amphibians, and 477 species of birds!

Some animals living in Uzbekistan are especially significant because they have a decreasing population. In some cases, if their population continues to decrease, there is a risk that the animal will become extinct. One unique animal called a snow leopard lives in rocky areas in the mountains. It has a conservation status of Vulnerable and its population is decreasing due to habitat loss and poaching activity
Another unique animal in Uzbekistan is the Pallas’s fish eagle. This eagle lives in the wetlands and is considered Endangered. It also has a decreasing population. Loss of habitat is the main reason for the decreasing population of this majestic bird.

Other significant wildlife in Uzbekistan that is decreasing in number includes the Goitered gazelle, the Saiga antelope, and the Kulan. The Kulan is considered Endangered with an unknown population

The national animal of Uzbekistan is the Turkestan sand cat. This small wild animal looks like a domesticated cat but lives in the deserts of Uzbekistan. This unique animal endures this area’s arid conditions and lack of water