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Shirvan State Reserve was established on the area of of a part of Bendovan State Game reserve in 1969 for the purpose of protecting and increasing the number of water birds. The area of the reserve was expanded to in 1982.
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The reserves is characterized by rich ornithological
The names of the reserve and national park appear to be derived from the word ''Shīr'' ( fa, , '
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Ecology
The reserves is characterized by rich ornithological fauna
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. Water reserves account for of the area. Rare and valuable birds nest and winter in the swampy areas. The largest part of the reserve was transferred to the Shirvan National Park in 2003, and the area of the reserve currently totals .
Fauna and flora
Etymology
The names of the reserve and national park appear to be derived from the word ''Shīr'' ( fa, , 'Lion
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'). The Asiatic lion
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used to occur in the Trans-Caucasus
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, including this area, before the end of the 10th century. A reason for its extinction here is that it was hunted by hunters, including 'shirvans' or ' shirvanshakhs', who were native to the Trans-Caucasus.
See also
*Nature of Azerbaijan
The environment of Azerbaijan, includes a wide diversity of climates, animals, plants, and habitats.
National protection
Due to the tapping of oil reserves in the early 20th century, Azerbaijan has had sufficient resources to develop an ind ...
* National Parks of Azerbaijan
* State Reserves of Azerbaijan
* State Game Reserves of Azerbaijan
References
State reserves of Azerbaijan 1969 establishments in Azerbaijan {{Azerbaijan-geo-stub