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The animal kingdom of Azerbaijan is very rich, partly due to diversity of its natural complexes. There are 106 species of mammals, 357 species of birds, 67 species of reptiles and amphibians, 97 species of fish, and over 15 thousand species of invertebrates in Azerbaijan. [3]
Around 40% of the species are settled in Azerbaijan, 27% of these species winter in the country, and 10% pass through Azerbaijan during the migration period. One of the notable bird species is the golden eagle which inhabits mainly mountainous areas such as Nakhichevan. The golden eagle has been printed on dozens of stamps and cards in Azerbaijan.
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:
Fauna of Azerbaijan — animals of Azerbaijan, part of the native fauna of West Asia ... Animal breeds originating in Azerbaijan (2 C, 2 P) B. Birds of Azerbaijan (23 ...
The Karabakh (Azerbaijani: Qarabağ atı) is a mountain-steppe racing and riding horse breed.It is named after the Karabakh region, from which the breed originates. [3] The breed is noted for its good temperament and speed; in 2004, a Karabakh horse named Kishmish from an Aghdam stud farm covered 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) in 1.09 minutes and 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) in 1.52 minutes.
AARC (Azerbaijan Animal Rescue and Veterinary Care Center), the first animal protection center in Azerbaijan, has been founded by Ms. Hedieh Roshanzamir. [5] The primary goal of AARC is to minimize street animals. The organization neutered more than 4000 animals free of charge until the end of September 2017.
The main goal of the zoo is to become an educational, research and conservation center, where people can learn about the natural world, especially the rare fauna of Azerbaijan. In this regard, proper conditions have been created for the animal’s natural increase in the population and the reintroduction of species listed in the "Red Book" of ...
This is a list of the bird species recorded in Azerbaijan. The avifauna of Azerbaijan include a total of 423 species. This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the conventions of The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World , 2022 edition.