Pape Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
Pape Nature Reserve is a Nature Reserve in Latvia about 15 km south of Liepaja. It stretches over 5700 ha and consists mainly of bogs, carr forests and dunes around Lake Pape. It is an important site for migrating birds. Every autumn about 50,000 birds rest in the reserve. Large grazers, like heck cattle, konik horses and European bison have been introduced to the reserve with support of the WWF. There is a visitor centre in the reserve. ()
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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...
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Gray wolf
The wolf, also known as the gray or grey wolf, is a captivating and majestic canine native to Eurasia and North America. There are over thirty recognized subspecies of Canis lupus, with the term "gray wolf" generally referring to the wild, non-domesticated varieties.
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Moose, Elk
The moose, scientifically known as Alces alces and referred to as elk in British English, is the largest member of the deer family. Male moose are easily identifiable by their broad, palmate antlers, distinguishing them from other deer species.
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Red Deer, Elk, Hangul, Maral, Wapiti
The red deer is a large and majestic animal found in various parts of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Over time, they have been introduced to regions such as Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Canada. As ruminants, red deer possess a unique four-chambered...
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Eurasian Lynx
The lynx is a captivating medium-sized wild cat belonging to the genus Lynx, encompassing four recognized species. The name "lynx" is derived from the Greek word "λύγξ" which highlights the luminescent quality of its eyes.
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