Protecting nature. In Kazakhstan there are manydifferent animals, birds and plants. Butsome species are in danger. The countryhas seven important nature reserves. Thesereserves are working hard to save thecountry's endangered species.If you travel 25 km to the east ofAlmaty, you will find the beautiful AlmatyNature Reserve. This reserve covers anarea of 73.300 hectares and it contains 137different species of plants, 39 species ofanimals and 200 species of birds.Endangered species at Almaty include thegolden eagle, the Turkestan lynx, the snowleopard, the ibex and the red bear.A large part of the reverse is closedto the public. This helps to protect thewildlife. It is possible to get specialpermission to visit.As well as the birds, animals andplants, the reserve has other attractions, More energetic visitors enjoy climbingMount Talgar, which is 4.973 m high.Others visit the singing sand dunes. Thesedunes are 150 m high and they make a verystrange noise when you walk over them.Match the numbers with the words.1. 73300a. height ofmountain2. 137b. types of animals3. 4973c. height of sanddunes4. 150d. types of birds5. 200e. types of plants6. 39f. size of Almaty​