National Parks of Pakistan.
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Hingol National Park, Balochistan
*Kirthar Mountains Range in Kirthar National Park*
The Kirthar Mountains are a mountain range located in the Pakistani provinces of Balochistan and Sindh. The mountains extend southward for about 190 mi (310 km) from the Mula River in east-central Balochistan to Cape Monze on the Arabian Sea. The Kirthar Mountains form the boundary between the lower Indus Plain (to the east) and southern Balochistan (to the west). It consists of a series of parallel rock hill ridges rising from 4,000 ft in the south to nearly 8,000 ft in the north.
Kirthar National Park is one of the major wildlife reserves in Sindh, Pakistan. The Kirthar Range forms the boundary between the Lower Indus Plain (east) and southern Balochistan (west). It is a series of parallel rock hill ridges rising from 4,000 feet (1,200 m) in the south to nearly 8,000 feet (2,500 m) in the north.
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*Kirthar Mountains Range in Kirthar National Park*
The Kirthar Mountains are a mountain range located in the Pakistani provinces of Balochistan and Sindh. The mountains extend southward for about 190 mi (310 km) from the Mula River in east-central Balochistan to Cape Monze on the Arabian Sea. The Kirthar Mountains form the boundary between the lower Indus Plain (to the east) and southern Balochistan (to the west). It consists of a series of parallel rock hill ridges rising from 4,000 ft in the south to nearly 8,000 ft in the north.
Kirthar National Park is one of the major wildlife reserves in Sindh, Pakistan. The Kirthar Range forms the boundary between the Lower Indus Plain (east) and southern Balochistan (west). It is a series of parallel rock hill ridges rising from 4,000 feet (1,200 m) in the south to nearly 8,000 feet (2,500 m) in the north.
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Wow Ghazi mate, just wow!
As an avid mountain biker, I must respect mountains I can't bike.
That first pic of those un-rideable peaks is just plain awesome!
The rest looks like standard heaven.
Thanks, Tay.
As an avid mountain biker, I must respect mountains I can't bike.
That first pic of those un-rideable peaks is just plain awesome!
The rest looks like standard heaven.
Thanks, Tay.
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Recent images of Deosai National Park; which is snow covered even during some summer months..
Just unbelievable!! If not mention nobody would guess it is in Pakistan. Looks Switzerland .
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It's much better than switzerland pakistan has been described as switzerland on steroids it's probably more unspoilt and much more unique we are one of countries to have a rare cold desert, pakistan's mountains absolutely dwarf those of most other places in the world and largest number of glaciers (more than 7000) outside the arctic regions are also in pakistan the only things is tourist infrastructure is not developed.
Pakistan may not be blessed with a good government but has been blessed abundantly by nature.
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Hingol national park wildlife hingol river side Balochistan.
Aerial View of Golden Beach, Hingol National Park, Balochistan,
Hingol national park. Balochistan Pakistan This place is just amazing mud volcanoes
Aerial View of Golden Beach, Hingol National Park, Balochistan,
Hingol national park. Balochistan Pakistan This place is just amazing mud volcanoes
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for Khunjerab National Park
Battle Of Horns
Head to Head Ibex Fighting - Compilation
Produced by Van Tran
Battle Of Horns
Head to Head Ibex Fighting - Compilation
Produced by Van Tran
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Chitral Gol National Park (CGNP), KP
Himalayan Lynx (Lynx lynx isabellinus)
Camera trap clicks from Chitral Gol National Park (CGNP), KP
Length - 70-130 cm
Weight - 18-36 Kg
Status - (Least Concerned(IUCN Red Data List)
Threats
Loss of natural prey base usually in winter season
Retaliatory killing
Loss of habitat
Lack of awareness and support
A sub species of Eurasian lynx have long, prominent black ear tufts, and short black-tipped tails. The coat is varied in grey, rusty, or yellow fur. There are three main coat patterns: spotted, striped, and solid.
Among those that are spotted, the pattern ranges among large spots, small spots, and rosettes. Patterns vary widely within and among regions. The belly, the front of the neck, the inside of the limbs, and the ears are whitish.
They have round face, and triangular ears. The paws are large and fur-covered, which helps them to navigate in deep snow. Lynx activity peaks in the evening and morning hours, with resting mainly around mid-day and midnight.
A slight size dimorphism is seen between males and females, with the males usually being larger and heavier. Lynx are solitary individuals, except for females with the young of that year. Both males and females occupy their own home ranges. More than one female territory can overlap a single male’s territory. Males set up their territories to gain access to females, whereas females set up their territories according to resources in the area, primarily habitat and prey availability.
Lynx prey on a wide range of animals; hoofed animals, rodents, hares, foxes, boars, deer, and birds. Because of the risk in taking down larger animals, the lynx will often only attempt such feats in the winter. They readily consume carrion and other meat when available and need 1-2kg of meat a day; larger kills will therefore last quite some time. They are also known for silently stalking their prey before they attack and can be seen sitting on high vantage points where they can both hear and see potential prey. They are most active during dawn, dusk, and throughout the night, and spend their days concealed in their dens.
Habitat
Temperate forests and Alpine slopes
The Himalayan lynx ranges from central and northern Europe across Asia up to Northern Pakistan and India. It is associated with alpine slopes above tree lines but throughout Europe and Siberia.
Himalayan lynx is associated primarily with forested areas which have good ungulate populations. In summer, it can ascend to the highest alpine slopes up to 4200-4500m. It avoids steep rocky areas, and prefers areas with some scrubs vegetation, particularly reed beds, tamarisk and willow thickets. In Central Asia, lynx occur in more open, thinly wooded areas.
Lynx are probably found throughout the northern slopes of the Himalayas, and have been reported both from thick scrub woodland and barren, rocky areas above the tree line. Lynx occur over the entire Tibetan plateau, and are found throughout the rocky hills and mountains of the Central Asian desert regions.
Himalayan Lynx (Lynx lynx isabellinus)
Camera trap clicks from Chitral Gol National Park (CGNP), KP
Length - 70-130 cm
Weight - 18-36 Kg
Status - (Least Concerned(IUCN Red Data List)
Threats
Loss of natural prey base usually in winter season
Retaliatory killing
Loss of habitat
Lack of awareness and support
A sub species of Eurasian lynx have long, prominent black ear tufts, and short black-tipped tails. The coat is varied in grey, rusty, or yellow fur. There are three main coat patterns: spotted, striped, and solid.
Among those that are spotted, the pattern ranges among large spots, small spots, and rosettes. Patterns vary widely within and among regions. The belly, the front of the neck, the inside of the limbs, and the ears are whitish.
They have round face, and triangular ears. The paws are large and fur-covered, which helps them to navigate in deep snow. Lynx activity peaks in the evening and morning hours, with resting mainly around mid-day and midnight.
A slight size dimorphism is seen between males and females, with the males usually being larger and heavier. Lynx are solitary individuals, except for females with the young of that year. Both males and females occupy their own home ranges. More than one female territory can overlap a single male’s territory. Males set up their territories to gain access to females, whereas females set up their territories according to resources in the area, primarily habitat and prey availability.
Lynx prey on a wide range of animals; hoofed animals, rodents, hares, foxes, boars, deer, and birds. Because of the risk in taking down larger animals, the lynx will often only attempt such feats in the winter. They readily consume carrion and other meat when available and need 1-2kg of meat a day; larger kills will therefore last quite some time. They are also known for silently stalking their prey before they attack and can be seen sitting on high vantage points where they can both hear and see potential prey. They are most active during dawn, dusk, and throughout the night, and spend their days concealed in their dens.
Habitat
Temperate forests and Alpine slopes
The Himalayan lynx ranges from central and northern Europe across Asia up to Northern Pakistan and India. It is associated with alpine slopes above tree lines but throughout Europe and Siberia.
Himalayan lynx is associated primarily with forested areas which have good ungulate populations. In summer, it can ascend to the highest alpine slopes up to 4200-4500m. It avoids steep rocky areas, and prefers areas with some scrubs vegetation, particularly reed beds, tamarisk and willow thickets. In Central Asia, lynx occur in more open, thinly wooded areas.
Lynx are probably found throughout the northern slopes of the Himalayas, and have been reported both from thick scrub woodland and barren, rocky areas above the tree line. Lynx occur over the entire Tibetan plateau, and are found throughout the rocky hills and mountains of the Central Asian desert regions.
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Protect wildlife in the Rann of Kutch.
The marshy habitat is most attractive for water bird species such as common teal, shell duck, mallard, pochard, the flamingo and pelican
Ali Nawaz Rahimoo
DECEMBER 17, 2019
The marshy habitat is most attractive for water bird species such as common teal, shell duck, mallard, pochard, the flamingo and pelican
The Rann of Kutch is the largest Ramsar site in Sindh, covering 1,399,540 acres. Besides in 1980, the Ramsar site was also declared a wildlife sanctuary by the Sindh government. This sanctuary is supporting nature’s richest ecosystem. It provides food and shelter to a number of migratory and local wildlife species. The marshy Rann of Kutch, with its surrounding Thar desert area in Sindh, is one of the most potential habitats for a number of animals and birds in the province. This area is known to be a breeding ground for flamingoes and staging ground for pelicans, cranes, storks and many species of waterfowl. It is also an important site for animals like blue bulls, chinkaras and desert wolves, which have been sighted over here regularly. The site supports many species of birds and mammals which are locally and globally threatened. The site is also a wintering area for water birds. It is estimated that this wetland regularly supports over 40,000 water birds.
Golden jackal.
The marshy habitat is most attractive for water bird species such as common teal, shell duck, mallard, pochard, the flamingo and pelican
Ali Nawaz Rahimoo
DECEMBER 17, 2019
The marshy habitat is most attractive for water bird species such as common teal, shell duck, mallard, pochard, the flamingo and pelican
The Rann of Kutch is the largest Ramsar site in Sindh, covering 1,399,540 acres. Besides in 1980, the Ramsar site was also declared a wildlife sanctuary by the Sindh government. This sanctuary is supporting nature’s richest ecosystem. It provides food and shelter to a number of migratory and local wildlife species. The marshy Rann of Kutch, with its surrounding Thar desert area in Sindh, is one of the most potential habitats for a number of animals and birds in the province. This area is known to be a breeding ground for flamingoes and staging ground for pelicans, cranes, storks and many species of waterfowl. It is also an important site for animals like blue bulls, chinkaras and desert wolves, which have been sighted over here regularly. The site supports many species of birds and mammals which are locally and globally threatened. The site is also a wintering area for water birds. It is estimated that this wetland regularly supports over 40,000 water birds.
Golden jackal.
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