Besh-Aral State Nature Reserve

Besh-Aral Nature Reserve (Kyrgyz) is a nature reserve in Chatkal District, Jalal-Abad Region, western Kyrgyzstan. It is located on the northwestern slope of the Chatkal Range, in the basin of the Ters, and lies at an altitude of 950 to 2,300 meters above sea level. The reserve was established in 1979 with the aim of protecting many rare and endangered animals of Western Tien Shan, especially the Menzbier's marmot, which is listed in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The reserve currently covers an area of 112,463 hectares. This is a mountainous region with untouched wild landscapes, turbulent rivers, vast meadows, and great biodiversity.

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