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Deosai National Park is located in Western Himalayas in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. It has an average elevation of 4,114 metres (13,497 ft) above sea level, making the Deosai Plains the second highest plateau in the world after Changtang Tibetan Plateau. The park protects an area of 843 square kilometres (325 sq mi). It is well known for its rich flora and fauna of the Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine steppe eco-region. In spring, it is covered by sweeps of wildflowers and a wide variety of butterflies.

The soils of this area are severely eroded, of a coarser nature and mixed with gravel and stones of various materials and sizes. In flat areas between mountains, soil is deep with marshy vegetation.

The Deosai National Park was established in 1993 to protect the survival of the critically endangered Himalayan brown bear and its habitat. Having long been a prize kill for poachers and hunters, the bear now has a hope for survival in Deosai where its number has increased from only 19 in 1993, to 40 in 2005, and 78 in 2022.


The Himalayan Brown Bear, a key species of Deosai National Park
In 1993, after playing an instrumental role in the designation of Deosai as a National Park, the Himalayan Wildlife Foundation (formerly the Himalayan Wildlife Project) was founded with a substantial international financial support. The Himalayan Wildlife Foundation ran two park entry check posts and a field research camp in Deosai for approximately ten years. Documentation was completed by the Himalayan Wildlife Foundation for the handover of the management of the Park to the, then, Northern Areas Forest Department with the department starting to manage the park since 2006. While pressures that existed in the 1990s, such as hunting and poaching have subsided, the brown bear is still under threat due to pressures such as climate change, and nutritional deficiencies in bears.

The Deosai Plains are also home to the Siberian ibex, Snow Leopard, Kashmir Musk Deer, Himalayan wolf, Himalayan marmot and over 124 types of resident and migratory birds. Birds in the park include the Golden eagle, Lammergeier, Himalayan vulture, Laggar falcon, Peregrine falcon, Eurasian kestrel, Eurasian sparrowhawk, and Himalayan snowcock.

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Flora of Deosai Plains
Wildflowers:

Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum): Known for its star-shaped white flowers.
Blue Poppy (Meconopsis integrifolia): A striking blue flower found in the region.
Buttercup (Ranunculus species): Common in the meadows.
Grasses and Shrubs:

Sagebrush (Artemisia species): Adapted to dry conditions.
Wormwood (Artemisia species): A hardy plant that thrives in the arid conditions of the plains.
Herbs and Low Shrubs:

Himalayan Juniper (Juniperus tibetica): A low-growing shrub found in the region.
Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum species): Various species of this flowering plant grow here.
Fauna of Deosai Plains
Mammals:

Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus): Found in the forests bordering the plains.
Himalayan Brown Bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus): One of the most notable species in Deosai, specially adapted to the high-altitude environment.
Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia): Rarely spotted but known to inhabit the area.
Markhor (Capra falconeri): A wild goat with impressive twisted horns.
Birds:

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos): A majestic raptor often seen soaring above.
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus): Known for its incredible speed and hunting prowess.
Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar): A common sight in the region.
Insects and Other Wildlife:

Butterflies: Several species adapted to high altitudes.
Marmots (Marmota species): These large ground squirrels are common in the plains.
Fish:

Trout: Various species of trout inhabit the water bodies in and around Deosai.
Ecological Importance
The Deosai Plains play a crucial role in the ecosystem as a high-altitude plateau that supports a range of endemic and adapted species. The area’s unique combination of flora and fauna contributes to its status as a national park and a critical conservation area.