Polesie State Radioecological Reserve
Facts and practical information
The Polesie State Radioecological Reserve is a radioecological nature reserve in the Polesie region of Belarus, which was created to enclose the territory of Belarus most affected by radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl disaster. The reserve adjoins the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in Ukraine. The environmental monitoring and countermeasure agency, Bellesrad, oversees the food cultivation and forestry in the area. ()
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Wildlife
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European Bison, Wisent
The European bison, also known as the wisent, is one of two bison species still in existence today, the other being the American bison. Native to Eurasia, the European bison nearly went extinct due to excessive hunting, with the last wild animals of some subspecies...
Mammals
Przewalski's horse
Przewalski's horse, also known as Equus przewalskii or Equus ferus przewalskii, is a rare and endangered equid native to the steppes of Central Asia. Once extinct in the wild, this extraordinary horse has rebounded due to successful reintroduction efforts in Mongolia.
Mammals
Golden eagle
The golden eagle, a majestic bird of prey revered across the Northern Hemisphere, belongs to the Accipitridae family. These eagles are easily identified by their dark brown feathers accented with striking golden-brown patches on their necks.
Birds
White-tailed eagle
The white-tailed eagle, a majestic bird of prey, roams across temperate regions of Eurasia. Part of the Accipitridae family, which includes hawks, kites, and harriers, this impressive eagle is scientifically known as Haliaeetus albicilla.
Birds
Homyel