Kirthar National Park
The Kirthar National Park is situated in the Kirthar Mountains in Jamshoro District in Sindh, Pakistan. It was established in 1974 and encompasses over 3,087 km2 (1,192 sq mi), making it the third largest national park in Pakistan. Wildlife in the park comprises leopard, striped hyena, Indian wolves, honey badger, urial, chinkara gazelles and rare Sindh ibex. Blackbuck are kept in enclosures for a reintroduction project.
| Kirthar National Park | |
|---|---|
| Urdu: کِیرتھر نیشنل پارک, Sindhi (کيرٿرنيشنل پارڪ) | |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
View of the Kirthar Park | |
Park location in Pakistan | |
| Location | Jamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 25°42′N 67°35′E |
| Area | 3,087 km2 (1,192 sq mi) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Governing body | Wildlife and Parks Department of Government of Pakistan |
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