National Parks in Armenia shelter exotic species of flora and fauna. Some of the finest National Parks in Armenia include Khosrov Forest State Preserve,
Dilijan National Park, Sevan National Park and Shikahogh State Preserve.
If the lure of the wild beckons you to Armenia, you must plan a trip to one of the Armenia national parks. Numerous national parks and State Reserves have been established in order to protect the endangered species in their natural habitats.
Erebuni reserve, one of the most popular National Parks in Armenia is owned and managed by the Ministry of Nature Protection. Ideally located near Yerevan, the Erebuni Reserve has stretches of tertiary red lay soil. The ancient collection of wild cereals is found here from time immemorial. The soil conditions are just perfect for an abundance of plant life. About 300 varieties of plants are spread over 90-100 hectares in this region. The commonly known plant species include Triricum araraticum Jakubz, T.urartu Tumanian.ex Gandil, T.boeoticum Boiss, Aegilops and Secale vavilovii Grossh.
Wheat, barley, rye and various species of Aaegilops are cultivated in this region. The rich vegetation has led to the growth and development of various species of avifauna. The area boasts of a rich and diverse fauna. The exotic animal species in this region comprise of Quail, Chukar, European Rollers, Grey Partridge, Turtle Dove, Common Kestrel, Little Owl, Nightjar and many others. The most commonly found mammals here include the fox, vair and field mouse.
Dilijan reserve is one of the best National Parks in Armenia and is a must visit on Armenia tours and Armenia travel. Located in the northern part of Armenia, the Dilijan national park attracts tourists and travelers in droves. Set amidst a picturesque location, the Dilijan national park was built to protect beech and oak forests. Today there are about 900-1000 plant species across 28,000 hectares in this national park. The park habitats about 107 species of birds and 45 species of mammals.
Shikakhogh national park is a must see amongst the tourist attractions in Armenia. Apart from maintaining the eco-system, the Shikakhogh national park is home to the brown bear, wild boar, wolf, bobcat, Asian leopard amongst others. Lat but not the least, you will regret leaving Armenia, without a visit to the Sevan national park. One of the most popular National Parks in Armenia, Sevan national park was formed to protect Lake Sevan and its nearby regions. Today it is home to a variety of flora, 17 species of reptiles, 267 species of birds and about 34 species of mammals.
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