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 Pakistan
is endowed with a
rich variety of
native animals and
migratory birds.
It's varied
topography and
climate accommodates
a great range of
fauna in the world.
To preserve the
nature and wildlife,
there have been
several areas
declared as national
parks. In these
parks there are
great chances to see
the animals & birds
in the natural
environment.
There are several
kinds of birds and
animals in Pakistan
with few following
worth to mention.
The Brown Bear,
Common Otter, Alpine
Weasel, Stoat, Lynx,
White-toothed Shrew,
Persian Wild Goat,
Sand Fox, Sand Cat,
Gazelle, Fishing
Cat, Hog Deer,
Pangolin,
Rhinoceros, Leopard
Cat, Grey Goral,
Barking Deer, Wild
Goat, Ibex, Markhor,
Wild Ass, Himalayan
Beer, and several
kinds of Sheep.
In the list of
birds, apart from
native species, one
can watch several
migratory birds
while participating
in this program.
Being situated on
one of the major
routes from Central
Asia and Siberia
known as the Indus
Fay Way No. 04,
Pakistan is an
important haunt for
the migratory
waterfowl.
A number of lakes,
ponds, marshes,
canals and rivers
make idea wetland
habitat for the
waterfowl and offer
excellent harbour to
a large variety of
migratory population
during each winter.
Haleji, a lake near
Karachi has been
declared, as Wetland
Bird Sanctuary while
Keenjhar in Sind,
Ochali in Sakesar
and Chasma are few
to mention among
several other
important places.
Some birds likely to
be watched en tour
are Flamingos, Sea
Gulls, species of
Duck, Whimbrel,
Egrets, Jacana,
Eagle, Herons,
Falcon, Koonj,
Whimbrel, Goose,
Cormorat, Hubara
Bustard, Sandgrouse,
Bee Eater, King
Fisher and many
others. |
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