Aksu-Jabagly nature reserve

The oldest nature reserve of Central Asia was established in 1926, of 85'700 ha in size and located on the west end of the Talas Alatau range in Tolebiysk and Tulkubass districts of South Kazakhstan province and Jualine district of Jambul province. Two paleontologic sections of the reserve: Aulie and Karabastau are located apart. Biodiversity of Aksu-Jabagly is rich : 1704 flora species, 51 mammal species, 266 bird species, 11 reptiles species, 3 amphibian species and 5 fish species.