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Lower Amudarya State Biosphere Reserve, established in 2005 across Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, protects vital wetlands supporting diverse flora & fauna including the critically endangered Saiga antelope and numerous migratory bird species.
Surkhan State Nature Reserve in southern Uzbekistan protects diverse riparian habitats along the Surkhan River and surrounding mountains, safeguarding species like the striped hyena and various birdlife.
Aral-Paygambar Reserve in Kazakhstan protects diverse habitats including saxaul forests and wetlands vital for migratory birds along the now-shrinking Aral Sea basin.
Khorezm National Nature Park, established in Uzbekistan, safeguards diverse ecosystems including wetlands, desert landscapes, and saxaul forests vital for migratory birds and endemic flora & fauna across the Aral Sea basin.
