These 15 Fascinating Mammals Live In Jabal Moussa Biosphere

Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve is located in Mount Lebanon. This reserve aims to protect its biodiversity which comprises 750 species of flowers and trees and a large wildlife.

The reserve and the surrounding villages are part of the UNESCO Network of Biosphere Reserves. Also, it is also a Global Important Bird Area (GBIA) where one can find 137 bird species.

We put up a list of the 15 mammals that Jabal Moussa Reserve is housing to raise awareness about the importance of reserves in protecting the Lebanese ecosystem!

Wolf

Wildcat

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Wild boar

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Jackal

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Striped hyena

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Weasel

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Wagner’s gerbil

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Stone marten

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Badger

Broad-toothed field mouse

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Long-eared Hedgehog

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Persian squirrel

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Porcupine

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Red fox

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Rock hyrax

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