Apr 26, 2024, 05:48 PM IST

8 rare animals found only in Afghanistan

Mahipal Chouhan

Markhor: A majestic wild goat with spiral horns, symbolizing Afghanistan's rugged terrain.

Snow Leopard: Elusive mountain dweller, iconic but endangered, blending perfectly with Afghanistan's snowy peaks.

Afghan Pika: Small mountain-dwelling mammal, akin to rabbits, thriving in Afghanistan's high-altitude regions.

Afghan Tortoise: Resilient desert inhabitant, adapted to arid Afghan landscapes.

Afghan Brown Bear: Indigenous bear species, inhabiting Afghanistan's forested regions, symbolizing the country's rich biodiversity.

Afghan Fox: Desert-dwelling fox, blending seamlessly with Afghanistan's arid environments.

Afghan Urial: Wild sheep species, inhabiting Afghanistan's rugged mountains.

Afghan Snowfinch: Cold-adapted bird species, found in Afghanistan's snowy mountainous regions.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports