Today, governmental organisations and NGOs are working together to conserve wildlife through different parts of Afghanistan, employing wildlife rangers and promoting law enforcement in the area.
The Bactrian deer is also native to the surrounding areas of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
"The presence of the Bactrian deer is very important for Afghanistan," he said, adding that it was part of the nation's natural heritage.
"Despite all the challenges in conservation, you can feel the good you're doing for humanity".