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National Animal
The Karabakh horse“I’ve always felt that animals are the purest spirits in the world.”
Pink
Animals commonly seen in the wild
Marine fauna:
Salmon, sturgeon, beluga, seals.
Birds:
Eagles, ducks, pelicans, finches.
Land mammals:
Goats, gazelles, mouflons, wild boars, horses, deer, foxes, brown bears.
Snakes and insects:
Vipers, grass and water snakes, moths, spiders.
Common sights you will not like
In the city and on the road
A lot of stray dogs and cats in cities. In 2017 there was a mass shooting with guns by the Municipality of stray dogs in the streets of Baku following some incidents of dogs biting people.
In theCountryside
Unknown
Ratings for Azerbaijan Animals
On passing laws sanctioning cruelty to animals (from A -best- to G -worst) according to the World Animal Protection Index:
G
Hunting or poaching:
Hunting is legal for ducks, goose, deer, foxes and bears.
Animal fights:
Dog and cock fights are commonly held in Azerbaijan. Many people regard cockfighting as a national tradition.
Main organization for animal rescue and sheltering:
Azerbaijan Animal Rescue Centerhttp://aarc.az/en
Sanctuaries to visit or volunteer:
Unknown.
We have not included the treatment of animals in the meat/fur/leather industries, zoos or circuses, animal testing as it unfortunately still happens in most countries.
