Wildlife in Pakistan

The presence of wildlife in any country is very helpful in maintaining the natural balance. Numerous animals are found in the forests of Pakistan, however, the animals found in the mountainous and desert areas of Pakistan are worth mentioning. Wild cats and bears are found in large number in the northern areas and in high hills of Pakistan.

Red foxes, black deer, leopards, partridges and chakors are found in lowsloping mountains. Forests are in abundance in Pothwar Plateau, Salt Range and Kala Chitta Mountain. A large number of wild animals are found in these forests including the urials, chinkara deer, partridges, peacocks, chakors and regional birds. Chakor is the national bird of Pakistan while Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.