As reported by the park administration, on December 10, it was possible to capture these ten goats on video in the Arashan Mazary area.
“At the moment, we are providing food for the wild animals by delivering hay to the natural park 'Besh-Tash.' In the Eralgy area, we filmed a group of mountain goats consisting of ten individuals: one male, three females, and the rest kids. We are pleased to see such a diversity of rare and beautiful animals in our park,” said park representatives.
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The natural park "Besh-Tash" is home to more than 800 species of flowering plants, among which 28 species are classified as tree and shrub species. Coniferous trees form the basis of the park's forested areas:
- Tian Shan spruce — 1105 ha
- Tree juniper — 135 ha
- Fir — 15 ha
- Pine — 2 ha
Hardwood species occupy 26 ha, mainly represented by elms. Softwood trees occupy 22 ha, of which 16 ha are allocated for birch. Other tree species occupy 16 ha, while shrubs cover 3579 ha. The wood reserves in the park amount to 106.9 thousand m³. The Besh-Tash gorge is famous for its unique spruce forests mixed with Semyonov fir.
The fauna of this park is quite diverse. Species such as roe deer, ibex, hare, fox, wolf, marten, mink, and ermine can be found here. Among the birds, the rock partridge and the grouse inhabit the area.
Particular value is represented by animals listed in the Red Book of Kyrgyzstan that inhabit the park: snow leopard, Turkestan lynx, golden eagle (snow griffon), saker falcon, and bearded vulture.
The main water artery of the park is the Besh-Tash River, which is 34 km long, with tributaries Shanek, Toboy, Kayindy, and several small streams. This river is known for its rainbow trout.
All rivers in the park have a Tian Shan type of water regime, characterized by prolonged spring-summer floods. The main sources of river feeding are glaciers and snow. The riverbeds are winding and rocky, with narrow valleys and gorges, and many sections are covered with large stones.
