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 | | The endangered snow leopard, which has long been hunted illegally for its prized fur, lives in the eastern mountains. |
 | | The mountains also are home to several types of mountain goat, including the Alpine ibex (characterized by enormous, back-curving horns), as well as lynx, wild boars, wolves, and brown bears. |
 | | A number of bird species are native to the steppes, including ring-necked pheasants, fl grouse, partridges, falcons, and hawks. |
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