Turkmenistan has four district habitats for animals. In desert areas, there are many animal species that are found. The insects that reside in these desert areas include ants, termites, ticks, beetles, tarantulas, scorpions and spiders. One spider is called a karakurt, it is more poisonous than a cobra. Reptiles that live in the desert include the giant grey lizard, tortoise, big-eared toad, gecko and many different snakes such as the cobra. 200 species of birds are seen in the desert. The golden eagle, saker falcon, kestrels, sparrows, skylarks, jays and long legged buzzards are some of them. The mammals in this area are widely varied, beginning with rodents like gophers, along with the tolai hare, gazelles, antelope, foxes and wildcat.
The shore of the Caspian sea is another area where a plethora of Turkmenistan's animals are located. In the winter, it is home to flocks of ducks, geese, and swans. The sea life consists of herring, sprat, roach, and sturgeon. In mountainous areas is where you can find many species of goat. Also, cheetah, lynx, leopard, snow leopard, and porcupine.
In the plains, you will see the hedgehog barchans cat, corsac fox, jackals, wild boar, goitered gazelle, rare pink deer, and wild donkey. There are also many different species of birds. Although it is also found in the desert habitat, the tolai hare can be found in the plains as well.