Wildlife and tourism in Tajikistan

The urial sheep (Ovis vignei) can still be found in some sparse areas, mainly close to the Wakhan corridor and in some valleys of Shoroobod.

The Urial sheep is considered vulnerable according to the red list of IUCN

The Marco Polo sheep (Ovis amon polii) are mainly found on the highlands of the Eastern Pamirs

The Marco Polo sheep is considered near threatened according to the red list of IUCN

The Central Asian ibex (Capra sibirica) is widely distributed in all mountain regions of Tajikistan. You might find them on the highlands of the Eastern Pamirs, on the ridges of the narrow valleys of the Western Pamirs, and even in the northern areas, from Hissor to Zarafshon.

The Ibex is considered as a least concern according to the red list of IUCN

The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is one of the most discreet and rare animals of the tajik mountains. It can virtually be found in many mountain ranges in Tajikistan but accounts about it diverge and there is only little certitude about its presence in some areas.

The Snow leopard is considered endangered according to the red list of IUCN