| Köpetdag Nature Reserve | |
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| Location | Ahal Province,Turkmenistan |
| Nearest city | Asgabat |
| Coordinates | 37°44′02″N58°16′12″E / 37.734°N 58.27°E /37.734; 58.27[1] |
| Area | 497 km2 (192 mi2) |
| Established | 1976 |
Köpetdag Nature Reserve is anature reserve (zapovednik) ofTurkmenistan.
Established in 1976 for the protection of indigenous flora and fauna ( juniper, wild fruit trees, reptiles, birds, and mammals)[2] it is located in the central part of theKopetdag Range inAhal Province, covering an area of 497 km2 (192 mi2). The reserve consists of four separate areas located at different altitudes, from 700 to 2800 meters.[3]
It also incorporates two sanctuaries and twonatural monuments:
The most critically endangered species of animals are protected here, such as leopards, wild sheep, bear goats, Indian porcupines, hyenas and other species of mammals, birds, snakes and lizards. The flora in the park is characterized by plant diversity, of which 332 are endemic. The plants that have the most rare and endangered species are Liliaceae, Orchidaceae, Rosaceae, Fabaceae and Asteraceae.[4]
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