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The wildlife of Azerbaijan consists of its flora and fauna and their natural habitats. The symbol of fauna in Azerbaijan is the Karabakh horse (Azeri: Qarabağ atı) which is a mountain-steppe racing and riding horse which can be found only in Azerbaijan. It is one of the oldest breeds, with ancestry dating to the ancient world.
Some animals in Azerbaijan are endangered because of threats from changing environments or predators. These animals are entered into the Red Book of Azerbaijan. Presently the Red Book includes 108 species of animals (14 species of mammals, 36 species of birds, 13 species of reptiles and amphibians, 5 species of birds and 40 species of insects). [2]
This list shows the IUCN Red List status of mammal species occurring in Azerbaijan.One species is endangered, five are vulnerable, and 11 are near threatened.The following tags are used to highlight each species' global conservation status as assessed on the respective IUCN Red List published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature:
It has 58 species of animals (35 of vertebrates and 23 of insects) and 39 species of plants which are included into the Red Book of Azerbaijan. The National Park comprises such rare and endangered species as Persian leopard , the mountain sheep-moufflon, bezoar goat, white-tail sea eagle, golden eagle, little bustard.
Fauna of Azerbaijan — animals of Azerbaijan, part of the native fauna of West Asia; Subcategories. This category has the following 9 subcategories, out of 9 total. ...
Lists of rare and endangered species of wild animals in Azerbaijan are drawn up in the Red Book. The Red Book is an official state document. The first edition of the document was published in 1989, [3] and the expectation is to republish the Book in each 10 years. The Document includes information on measures to protect rare and endangered ...
National Parks of Azerbaijan refers to the National Parks in the territory of Azerbaijan. National Parks have peculiarities and ensure a strong security system and all favorable conditions for animals living within the park. National Parks in Azerbaijan are restricted tourism zones but are open for observation of the natural processes.
The Red Book of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Qırmızı Kitabı) is an official state document on the status of rare and endangered species of wild animals and plants in Azerbaijan. It contains information about the state, distribution and protection measures of animal and plant species within the Republic, including the section of the ...