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Unique Animal Species Biodiversity of Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan

August 24, 2023 No Comments

Introduction: Common Fauna Present in Gilgit Baltistan Gilgit Baltistan is home to not only some of the highest number of glaciers outside the poles, but it is also very rich in flora and fauna species of the world especially some that are endemic like snow leopards, Yaks, Markhors etc. to name a few. It is […]

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