Barguzin Nature Reserve
Facts and practical information
Barguzinsky Nature Reserve is the oldest of zapovedniks. It is located in Buryatia on the west slope of the Barguzin Range, including the northeast shores of the Lake Baikal and a part of the lake itself. The name of the preserve comes from the Barguzin River. The area of the reserve is 2,482 km2. It was created in 1916 to preserve and increase the numbers of Barguzin Sable. Mountainous and taiga landscapes are also being preserved. ()
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Wildlife
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Brown (Grizzly) Bear
The brown bear, scientifically known as Ursus arctos, roams across Eurasia and North America. In North America, these majestic creatures are commonly referred to as grizzly bears. They are among the largest terrestrial carnivores, with only the polar bear rivaling...
Mammals
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.
Mammals
Hucho taimen
The taimen, also known as the Siberian taimen, Siberian giant trout, or Siberian salmon, is a remarkable species from the salmon family. These striking fish can be found in rivers throughout Russia and neighboring regions, where they are targeted by anglers year-round.
Fish
Musk deer
Musk deer, despite their name, are not part of the true deer family, Cervidae. Instead, they belong to their own family, Moschidae, with the sole living genus being Moschus. These intriguing creatures differ significantly from typical deer.
Mammals
Thymallus
Thymallus is a captivating genus of freshwater fish belonging to the salmon family, Salmonidae. It is the sole genus within the subfamily Thymallinae. The highlight of this group is Thymallus thymallus, commonly known as the grayling.
Fish
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