Absheron National Park
Absheron National Park (Azerbaijani: Abşeron Milli Parkı) is a national park of Azerbaijan in the Caspian Hyrcanian mixed forests' ecoregion.[1] It was established on the 8th of February 2005, on an area of 783 hectares (7.83 km2) in the administrative territory of the District of Azizbeyov in the City of Baku, on the base of Absheron State Nature Preserve.[2][3]
| Absheron National Park Abşeron Milli Parkı | |
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  Location of Absheron National Park Abşeron Milli Parkı in Azerbaijan | |
| Location | Baku |
| Coordinates | 40°17′01″N 50°21′34″E |
| Area | 783 hectares (7.83 km2) |
| Governing body | Republic of Azerbaijan Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources |
Fauna and flora
The Absheron State Nature Preserve was created in July 1969 in order to protect gazelles, Caspian seals and water birds that inhabit the territory. The climate of the area is semi-arid, specific to semi-desert and dry steppe. Types and phytomass of flora is poor here, plants are changed respective of water and saltiness regime of area. Sea coastal sand plants (42,6%), meadows with jigilgamish and paz grass (13,2 %), one-year saline grasses (5,2 %) etc. are spread. Ephemeras also develop well in early spring.
List of fauna
- In dry area gazelle, jackal, fox, rabbit, badger, in Caspian waters seal and various fishes, birds such as silver gull, wheezing swan, grey and red-headed black, white-eyed black ducks, big white bittern, sandpiper, bald-coot, marsh belibagli, sea bozcha and other migrant birds have inhabited here.
- The eastern point of the Asiatic lion's range in the Trans-Caucasus was Absheron Peninsula, before the end of the 10th century.[4]
- The Caspian tiger used to invade Apsheron Peninsula from the Talysh Mountains and Lankaran Lowland, before disappearing in the 20th century.[4]
- The Caucasian leopard, lynx, and striped hyena were reported in this area.[4]
See also
References
- "Ecosystem Profile: Caucasus". Conservation International. Archived from the original on 2008-07-25. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
- "Azerbaijan National Parks". www.tourism.az. Archived from the original on 2009-02-13. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- "Tourism Azerbaijan". www.tourism.az. Archived from the original on 2009-04-14. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
- Heptner, V. G.; Sludskij, A. A. (1992) [1972]. Mlekopitajuščie Sovetskogo Soiuza. Moskva: Vysšaia Škola [Mammals of the Soviet Union. Volume II, Part 2. Carnivora (Hyaenas and Cats)]. Washington DC: Smithsonian Institution and the National Science Foundation. pp. 1–732.
External links
- Absheron National Park Official Website - Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan (in English)
- National Parks: Absheron National Park - Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan (in English)
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