Torangylsay State Nature Sanctuary (zoological)

Torangylsay State Nature Sanctuary – established in 1978 for a period of 10 years with the purpose of restoring and further increasing the numbers of the black grouse, the steppe hare and the wild boar. It has regional significance.

Geographic location and terrain

It occupies 17.9 thousand hectares in the Syrdarya district of Kyzylorda region. It is located in a desert area on the right bank of the Zhandarya River. The terrain is a gently rolling plain, with occasional low sand dunes in the middle. Small rivers and lakes with reeds, rushes and cattails flow along its banks.

Flora and fauna

In the sand, sagebrush grows very densely. Along the Zhandarya River, a mixed forest and grove consisting of pine, birch, poplar and oak have developed. In addition to the aforementioned game animals, the sanctuary is inhabited by marmot, fox and hare.