The wildlife camera trap four times caught the rarest leopard species on the territory of the Ustyurt State Nature Reserve,El.kz reports.
From October 29 to December 21, 2024, , in the Ustyurt State Nature Reserve camera traps four times recorded the presence of a Persian leopard. Every confirmation of its habitat is a significant event for the scientific community and ecologists.
"The return of the Persian leopard is a symbol of the restoration of the Ustyurt ecosystem and the result of our joint efforts," representatives of the reserve said.
"This success inspires us to continue our work to protect and study this rare predator."