The Astrakhan region is located in the SouthThe Russian Federation, at the foot of the delta of the Volga River. The warm climate, abundance of fresh water and fertile soil made this area very attractive for a variety of species, both flora and fauna. In this article we will talk about animals in the Astrakhan region.
For today in the number of animals of AstrakhanThe region includes: approximately sixty species of mammals (terrestrial and aquatic), about three hundred species of birds, almost twenty species of reptiles, four species of amphibians, about nine species of arachnids and more than four and a half thousand insects.
Among the most important species of mammalsit is possible to single out saigas, noble deer, roe deer and moose, wild boar. Of the order of predators, the most striking representatives are common foxes, fox-corsacs and wolves. Gnaws live in the territory of the region.
It should be noted that in the Volga River one can find Caspian seals, American minks and otters.
Many animals that live now on the territory of the region are on the verge of extinction. Here is a short list of animals of the Astrakhan region, listed in the Red Book:
This is a far incomplete list of animals thatare on the verge of extinction. Many representatives of the fauna of the region are rather rare and significant for the wildlife of the Caspian region as a whole, therefore it is extremely important to preserve the species diversity of animals in these areas.
Unlike most of the country, on the territory ofthe region is inhabited by a huge number of spiders, snakes, scorpions and other animals that pose a threat to human health, and sometimes life. Here are some of them:
In addition to snakes and spiders, among the animals of the Astrakhan region there are other quite dangerous species, but they usually do not pose a great threat to humans or are extremely rare.
This is one of the first reserves created on the territory of modern Russia. He started his career since 1919.
The area of the Astrakhan Reserve is 679 square meters. km, which is quite a lot for the reserve of such a small area.
In the reserve there are almost all species,inhabiting the region. Here you also cormorants, geese, and pheasants, and among mammals you can meet wild boars, ermines, otters, raccoon dogs and many others.
Some representatives of the river and Caspian fauna, such as bream, carp, catfish and Russian sturgeon are also protected.
The species of animals in the reserve amaze with its diversity.
Animals of the Astrakhan region are represented by thousands of species, many of which are not found anywhere else in Russia. Unfortunately, a significant number of species are listed in the Red Book.
The authorities of the country and the region are actively working to restore and preserve the diversity of animals and plants in the Astrakhan region.
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