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Which animals live in Armenia’s semidesert regions?
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In Armenia’s semidesert regions, which consist of slightly rolling plains with sparse vegetation, the following animals can be found:
- Mammals: Boar, wildcat, jackal, and, more rarely, the leopard.1
- Reptiles and Arachnids: The adder, the venomous gurza snake, and the scorpion.1
These species are adapted to the drought-resistant landscape, which is characterized primarily by sagebrush and other hardy plants.1