Repetek Desert Reserve

Lebap Region · Turkmenistan

Repetek Desert Reserve, Turkmenistan
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April to May and September to October
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A protected core of the Karakum sands set aside to study black saxaul forests and desert wildlife. Researchers track sand dunes, reptiles and hardy plants adapted to one of the region's hottest zones.

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