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Meet Babakan Rahmanov, the forest guide protecting Azerbaijan's wildlife in Hirkan National Park

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Video. Meet the forest guide safeguarding Azerbaijan’s vibrant wildlife

Updated: 01/12/2025 - 10:55 GMT+1

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Azerbaijan Tourism Board

In this episode of Meet the Locals, we meet Babakan Rahmanov, a dedicated forest guide in Hirkan National Park, preserving Azerbaijan’s wilderness and protecting endangered species like leopards for future generations.

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