Karatau Nature Reserve

Karatau Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Karatau Nature Reserve
Location South Kazakhstan RegionKazakhstan
Nearest city Kentau
Coordinates 43°43′0″N 68°44′0″E / 43.71667°N 68.73333°E / 43.71667; 68.73333Coordinates: 43°43′0″N 68°44′0″E / 43.71667°N 68.73333°E / 43.71667; 68.73333
Area 34 300
Established 2004

Karatau Nature Reserve is a wildlife refuge in the mid-part of the Karatau Mountains, near Kyzylkum, Betpak-Dala and Moiynkum deserts in the South Kazakhstan Region of Kazakhstan, in Central Asia.

It was founded in 2004. Its territory is around 34 300 . Some 700 species of plants constitute its flora, 62 species are endemic. Its fauna includes, among others, the Kara Tau argali, Indian crested porcupine and beech marten. There are 118 bird species in the area.

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