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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Astana, February 21 (Xinhua) — The snow leopard population in Kazakhstan's Ile-Alatau National Park has increased from 5-10 individuals in 1996 to 39 today, Kazinform reported on Saturday, citing the park's press service.
Significant increases were also recorded for other rare animal species. Brown bear numbers increased from 15-20 to 85, stone martens from 100 to 493, and golden eagles from 50 to 97. The population increase is due to increased conservation efforts and the expansion of the specially protected area.
The national park, established in 1996, has expanded from 164,450 to 200,160 hectares in 30 years. During this time, more than 5 million seedlings have been planted on over 1,600 hectares, and genetic reserves and a laboratory for the artificial propagation of rare plants, including the Sievers apple, have been established.
The park is also demonstrating a growing tourist appeal. While 27,400 people visited it in 1996, by 2025 the number of visitors reached nearly 946,000, and the number of tourist routes increased from 8 to 46.
Ile-Alatau National Park is located in the Almaty region and is one of the country's key protected areas, playing a vital role in preserving the region's biodiversity, Kazinform reported.
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