Animals of Uzbekistan

Where to Find the Top Wild Animals in Uzbekistan

With such a diverse collection of wildlife in Uzbekistan, it’s helpful to know where to go to observe them. Reserves and parks offer much-needed protection to wildlife in this country. Look at where to find the top wild animals in Uzbekistan.

Siberian Ibex – These unique mammals live on steep, rocky slopes and in alpine meadows. They are just one of the animals to observe in Uzbekistan’s Zaamin National Park.

Blackbird – This bird with its coal-black feathers paired with a bright orange beak lives in a pine forest habitat. Many of these birds make their home in Zaamin National Park.

Bukhara Deer – Bukhara deer have a desert habitat and are considered Endangered. However, they receive shelter and protection in Zarafshan State Nature Reserve in Uzbekistan.

Western Marsh Harrier – This bird lives up to its name by making its home in marshes and other wetlands. It can be seen soaring through Zarafshan State Nature Reserve.

Desert Monitor – These unique desert-dwelling reptiles stay underground in their burrows during the heat of the day and come out to hunt when the temperatures turn cooler. They can be seen in the Nurata Reserve.

Corsac Fox – These small mammals can be found in semi-desert habitats and on steppes in Uzbekistan. The Zarafshan Nature Reserve is home to families of Corsac foxes.