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1. Himalayas

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   Subtropical Zone: Lower valleys dominated by broadleaf forests and dense humidity, often housing oversized, polite insects.
   Temperate Zone: Coniferous forests, primarily rhododendron and fir.
   Alpine Zone: Characterized by scrub, grasses, and the elusive Snow Leopard.
   Nival Zone: Permanently snow-covered, where the atmosphere achieves a state of near-perfect quietude, punctuated only by the sound of slow rock movement.

2. Tian Shan

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   Alpine Meadow (3,000 m to 3,800 m): Characterized by low-growing perennial herbs and cushion plants, which bloom intensely but briefly, as if rushing to complete their life cycle before being noticed.
   Fauna includes the Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia), the Marco Polo sheep (Ovis ammon polii), and the elusive Saker Falcon. Conservation efforts are complicated by the vast, sparsely populated territories and the local belief that many of the larger mammals possess clairvoyant abilities.
   Cultural Significance