Prioksko-Terrasny Nature Reserve
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Prioksko-Terrasny Nature Biosphere Reserve is one of Russia's smallest zapovedniks, sprawling over an area of 5,000 hectares along the left bank of the Oka River in the Serpukhov District of Moskva Oblast. It was established in 1945 as part of the Moscow Nature Reserve and is home to 900 plant species, 130 bird species, and 54 mammal species. A wisent nursery was established in 1948 to populate the region with European bison from the Belovezhskaya Pushcha and Western Caucasus. There is also a small herd of American bison. ()
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Wildlife
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European Bison, Wisent
The European bison, also known as the wisent, the zubr, or the European wood bison, is a Eurasian species of bison. It is one of two extant species of bison, alongside the American bison.
Mammals
European mink
The European mink, also known as the Russian mink and Eurasian mink, is a semiaquatic species of mustelid native to Europe. It is similar in colour to the American mink, but is slightly...
Mammals
Greater spotted eagle
The greater spotted eagle, occasionally just called the spotted eagle, is a large bird of prey. Like all typical eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. The scientific name clanga is...
Birds
American Bison, Buffalo
The largest terrestrial animals in North America, bison are characterized by a hump over the front shoulders and slimmer hindquarters. Herds can be found in parts of Alberta, British...
Mammals
European turtle dove
The European turtle dove is a member of the bird family Columbidae, the doves and pigeons. It breeds over a wide area of the south western Palearctic including north Africa but migrates to...
Birds
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