Winter record of wild animals kicks off in Kyrgyzstan

AKIPRESS.COM - Employees of the department of preserving of biodiversity and specially protected natural territories of the State Agency for Environmental Protection and Forestry of Kyrgyzstan started a winter counting of wild animals in all regions of Kyrgyzstan, the Agency reported. The employees are working in cooperation with the Ilbirs, Pantera public associations, scientists of the National Academy of Sciences and a local forester to make a quality record of the wild animals.
A counting is carried out mainly rare and endangered animals.
More than 400 people are involved in calculating. The work is carried out in the altitudes of more than 3000-4000 meters above the see level.