Paghman Brook Salamander |
| A Critically Endangered Amphibian Endemic to the Paghman Mountains |
Panthera uncia |
| Snow Leopard, the endangered national symbol of Afghanistan. |
Marco Polo Sheep |
| Marco Polo Sheep, one of the largest sheep species in the world. |
Afghan Pika |
| One of the characteristic adorable denizens of Afghanistan. |
Afghan Leopard Gecko |
| A rugged reptile and subspecies of a common pet. |
Lesser Kestrel |
| Migrating vast distances, this small falcon’s range spans the Silk Road, and has for time immemorial. |
Markhor |
| This peculiar quadruped sports some of the best headgear in the world. |
Markhor |
| This peculiar quadruped sports some of the best headgear in the world. |
Caspian Cobra |
| As one of the deadliest members of their ecosystem, this reptile is best appreciated from afar. |
Eastern Imperial Eagle |
| This large raptor has a massive range, making its population difficult to estimate. |
Pallas's Fish Eagle |
| This endangered eagle’s diet includes Afghan fish and wetland wildlife. |
Marbled Teal |
| Like the previously featured fowl, these teals prefer the wetlands. |

Asian Black Bear |
| Subspecies of this bear live in Afghanistan and Japan. |
White-Headed Duck |
| Exhibiting sexual dimorphism, the males and females of this species are two sides of beautiful. |