Дорогой ученик! В этом материале опубликованы животные России на английском языке. Под английским текстом есть перевод на русский язык.
The Brown Bear |
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The brown bear’s main range includes parts of Russia, Central Asia, China, Canada, the United States (mostly Alaska), Scandinavia and the Carpathian region (especially Romania), Anatolia, and Caucasus. Brown bears are omnivores. |
The Amur Leopard |
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The Amur leopard is a leopard subspecies native to Primorsky Krai and northern China. As of 2015, fewer than 60 individuals were estimated to survive in Russia and China. It is one of the rarest cats on Earth. |
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A Hedgehog |
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A hedgehog is a small mammal. It has a lot of spines on its back. Hedgehogs eat insects, snails, frogs, snakes, bird eggs, mushrooms and berries. |
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A Pike |
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Pike is a species of carnivorous fish. Pike can grow to a relatively large size: the average length is about 40–55 cm. Pike are found in sluggish streams and shallow, weedy places in lakes and reservoirs, as well as in cold, clear, rocky waters. |
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A Fox |
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A fox is a small mammalian carnivore. They hunt and eat mostly rabbits and rodents (rats and mice). They may also eat birds’ eggs, and even fruit and berries. |
The Arctic Fox |
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The Arctic fox is a small fox which lives in the Arctic. The fox is about 25-30 cm high and it weighs from 2.7 to 4.5 kg. It has a thick fur which is brown in summer and white in winter. |
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A Wolf |
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Wolves are carnivores and eat mostly deer, moose, sheep, goats and pigs. They also eat rodents, rabbits, fish and raccoons. Wolves live in groups called «packs». Packs are usually up to 12 wolves. |
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The Golden Eagle |
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The golden eagle is one of the best-known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. Golden eagles use their agility and speed combined with powerful feet and sharp talons to snatch up prey. They eat hares, rabbits, marmots and tortoises. |
Перевод на русский язык
Бурый медведь |
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Бурый медведь в основном встречается в России, Центральной Азии, Китае, Канаде, США (в основном на Аляске), Скандинавии и Карпатах (особенно в Румынии), Малой Азии и Кавказе. Бурые медведи – всеядные животные. |
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Дальневосточный леопард |
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Амурский (дальневосточный) леопард – подвид леопарда, встречающийся в Приморском крае и северной части Китая. К 2015 году в России и Китае насчитывалось менее 60 особей. Это одна из самых редких кошек на Земле. |
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Еж – это маленькое млекопитающее. У него на спине много игл. Ежи питаются насекомыми, улитками, лягушками, змеями, птичьими яйцами, грибами и ягодами. |
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Обыкновенная щука |
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Обыкновенная щука – это плотоядная рыба. Она может достигать относительно больших размеров: средняя длина щуки 40-55 см. Щуки водятся как в медленных ручьях и неглубоких заросших местах в озерах и водоемах, так и в холодных, чистых, каменистых водах. |
Лиса |
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Лиса – это маленькое плотоядное млекопитающее. Они охотятся и питаются в основном кроликами и грызунами (крысы и мыши). Они также могут питаться птичьими яйцами и даже фруктами и ягодами. |
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Песец |
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Песец – это небольшая лисица, живущая в Арктике. В высоту песец достигает 25-30 см и весит 2.7-4.5 кг. У них густой мех – коричневый летом и белый зимой. |
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Волк |
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Волки – плотоядные животные и питаются в основном оленями, лосями, овцами, козами и свиньями. Они также питаются грызунами, кроликами, рыбой и енотами. Волки живут группами, которые называются стаями. В стае обычно до 12 особей. |
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Беркут |
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Беркут – одна из наиболее известных хищных птиц Северного полушария. Чтобы схватить жертву, беркуты используют свою ловкость и скорость в сочетании с крепкими лапами и острыми когтями. Они питаются зайцами, кроликами, сурками и черепахами. |
Представлена подборка сочинений о Животных на английском языке с переводом на русский язык.
Animals refer to fauna and they are equally important for nature and people.
Животные относятся к фауне, и они одинаково важны как для природы, так и для людей.
On days when I had no friends to play with in my childhood, I played with my dog. I had both dogs and cats.
В детстве, когда мне не с кем было играть, я играл со своей собакой. У меня были как собаки, так и кошки.
As for me, I love all kinds of domestic animals: cats, dogs, hamsters, turtles, rabbits, parrots, etc.
Что касается меня, я люблю всех домашних животных: кошек, собак, хомячков, черепах, кроликов, попугаев и т.д.
Their habitats include the forests, the jungles, the deserts, the mountains, etc. Some of my favourite wild animals are bears, tigers and elephants.
К их местам обитания относятся леса, джунгли, пустыни, горы и т.д. Некоторые из моих любимых диких животных – это медведи, тигры и слоны.
When I was ten my parents gave me a cat for my birthday. I was very glad and my cat was named Murka.
Когда мне было 10 лет, родители подарили мне на день рождение кошку. Я очень сильно обрадовалась и назвала её Муркой.
It also looks like a king. It has a big mane, strong and muscular body and sharp claws.
Он также выглядит как король. У него большая грива, сильное и мускулистое тело и острые когти.
Exotic or wild animals live in forests, savannahs, jungles, deserts, mountains. They are used to living in the wild.
Экзотические или дикие животные живут в лесах, саваннах, джунглях, пустынях, горах. Они привыкли жить в условиях дикой природы.
When I was younger my parents used to take me there every once in a while, to be precise twice a year.
Когда я был помладше, родители время от времени брали меня туда с собой, точнее два раза в год.
21 Wild Animals in Russia
Want to know more about the animals in Russia? Here’s a list of 21 Russian animals that you can see in the wild:
Sibirian tiger
The Siberian tiger is the largest cat in the world, and is one of the most famous animals in Russia.
They live mainly in the Sikhote Alin mountain region in the southwest Primorye Province in Russian Far East.
Siberian tigers are recognized by their reddish/yellow-rusty fur, white underparts and black stripes over the body. They have a body length of around 150-200 cm (60 in-77 in) and a tail of about 1 m (39 in). A Siberian tiger can weight around 200 kg (450 lb).
- Name: Siberian tiger
- Scientific name: Panthera tigris tigris
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Endangered
Photo: Shutterstock
Brown bear
There are various species of brown bear, where several of them are found in Russia.
The brown bear is a big animal that can grow 2-3 m tall and weigh around 220 kg (478 lb).
They mainly feed on vegetation, fish and small mammals, but can occasionally hunt bigger mammals.
Brown bears not a big threat towards humans since they prefer to stay away, however a mother brown bear will do anything to protect her cubs if feeling threatened.
- Name: Brown bear
- Scientific name: Ursus Arctos
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Least concern
Photo: Shutterstock
Edible dormouse
The edible dormouse is a large species of dormouse and is found in the Zhiguli Mountains in Russia.
They can grow 14-19 cm (5.5-7.5 in) in head-body length and have a 13-cm (5.1 in) long tail. An edible dormouse normally weights around 120-150 g (4.2-5.3 oz).
The edible dormouse got its name from the Romans who used to eat this mouse as a delicacy.
- Name: Edible dormouse
- Scientific name: Glis glis
- Diet: Herbivore
- Threatened: Least concern
Photo: Shutterstock
Grey wolf
The grey wolf has gotten its name from its beautiful silver grey coat, and is one of the largest wolfs in the world. They live all over the country except on some Russian islands and in the taiga thickets.
Grey wolfs live in packs, which makes them so powerful and dangerous. When they attack, animals and humans don’t stand a chance. The only threat towards these wolfs are tigers and humans with weapons.
Attacks towards humans are not common, but if it would happen, climbing a tree would be your biggest chance of surviving.
A full grown wolf can grow up to 160 cm (63 in) in body length, 85 cm (33 in) at the shoulder, and weight around 30-80 kg (66-176 lb).
- Name: Wolf
- Scientific name: Canis lupus
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Least concern
Photo: Shutterstock
Northern fur seal
The Northern fur seal is an eared seal that lives in the North Pacific Ocean, the Bering Sea and the Sea of Okhotsk.
They’re the largest members of the fur seal subfamily and can grow up to 2 m (6.5 ft) in body length and weight 270 kg (595 lb).
In Russia they’re mainly found in the Commander Islands, as well as the Kuril Islands and Tyuleniy Island off the coast of Sakhalin in the southwest Sea of Okhotsk.
- Name: Northern fur seal
- Scientific name: Callorhinus ursinus
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Vulnerable
Photo: Shutterstock
Polar bear
Polar bears are one of the most dangerous animals in Russia, and kill their prey in the blink of an eye.
However, even though they’re dangerous animals, attacks towards humans are rare. They only attack if feeling threatened or if their habitats are destroyed.
A full grown polar bear can weight around 350-700 kg (772-1543 lb) and can grow up to 3 m (9 ft) in body length.
- Name: Polar bear
- Scientific name: Ursus maritimus
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Vulnerable
Photo: Shutterstock
Common northern viper
The common northern viper is one of the most poisonous animals in Russia and is famous for killing Prince Oleg, one of the founders of the Old Rus state.
With todays modern medicine, a bite from this snake is not lethal to a healthy person over 60 kg, but could kill a small person, a child, or older people with weak heart.
Their fangs are just 4 mm long and cannot bite through jeans or shoes, so that’s what you want to wear when going out in the Russian wilderness.
When getting close to this snake it will hiss loudly to warn you, and then retreat from the location.
This snake can grow up to 60 cm (24 in) in length.
- Name: Common European adder
- Scientific name: Vipera berus
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Least concern
Photo: Shutterstock
Lynx
The lynx are mainly found in Siberia and is about the same size as a big dog.
They hunt their preys from above and target the neck. So if you happen to be out in a forest in Russia don’t forget to look up every once in a while.
Attacks towards humans are not common, but could happen if you cross paths with a very hungry lynx.
- Name: Eurasian Lynx
- Scientific name: Lynx lynx
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Least concern
Photo: Shutterstock
Wolverine
The Wolverine is a mammal that looks like mix between a bear and a dog. In Russia, they live in Siberia and the western part of the country.
It’s a stocky and muscular animal that’s very strong for its size. It has been seen killing preys that are many times larger than itself.
Wolverines are about the same size as a medium sized dog – around 65-107 cm (26-42 in) in body length and a tail of around 17-26 cm (6.7-10.2 in). They weight around 5.5-25 kg (12-55 lb), but a full grown male can also weight up to 32 kg.
- Name: Wolverine
- Scientific name: Gulo gulo
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Least concern
Photo: Shutterstock
Eurasian Otter
Also known as the European otter, common otter, and Old World otter, the Eurasian otter is one of the most common members of the otter subfamily.
They’re found in big parts of Russia where they inhabit lakes, streams , rivers, and ponds where there’s unpolluted fresh water.
Their diet mainly consists of fish, but can also eat insects, birds and small mammals during the cold winter months in Russia.
- Name: Eurasian otter
- Scientific name: Lutra lutra
- Diet: Carnivores
- Threatened: Near threatened
Photo: Shutterstock
Amur Leopard
The Amur Leopard is a leopard subspecies that are native to the Primorye region of southeastern Russia and northern China. It’s today critically endangered and is one of the rarest cats on this planet.
They have a thick cream-colored fur, which differs from most other leopard subspecies. They are quite small leopards and can grow up to 136 cm (54 in) in body length with a 90 cm (35 in) long tail and weight up to 48 kg (106 lb).
They’re one of the most beautiful animals in Russia, as well as one of the rarest to see in the wild.
- Name: Amur leopard
- Scientific name: Panthera pardus orientalis
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Critically endangered
Photo: Shutterstock
Siberian crane
This large migratory bird is native to Siberia in Russia, but is also found in Iran, India, and China.
It’s a beautiful and slender bird with a white snowy-colored body and black feathers on the wings that are visible when flying. This bird is also characterized by its long legs and black face and beak.
Two of the most common places to spot them is at the arctic tundra of western and eastern Russia.
- Name: Siberian crane
- Scientific name: Leucogeranus leucogeranus
- Diet: Omnivore
- Threatened: Critically endangered
Photo: Shutterstock
Sable
This is a Russian animal that lives in the forests across Russia. It’s a species of marten and is a small mammal with a dark brown/black fur.
They can grow up to 56 cm (22 in) in body length with a tail of 12 cm (4.7 in). They normally weight around 880-1800 g (1.94-3.97 lb).
Sables live in burrows near riverbanks and usually in the thickets parts of the forest. They’re great diggers, as well as good climbers in both trees and cliffs.
- Name: Sable
- Scientific name: Martes zibellina
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Least concern
Photo: Shutterstock
European mole
The European mole is a small mammal that lives in an underground tunnel systems that they build by using their long claws.
They mainly eat earthworms that they paralyze with their saliva. However, they also eat insects, mice, shrews, and centipedes.
An European mole can grow up to 16 cm (6.3 in) in length and weight around 130 g (4.6 oz). Their fur is dark grey and they have small ears and eyes that are hidden behind the fur.
If you see any of the iconic molehills in the wild, you know that there’s a mole around.
- Name: European mole
- Scientific name: Talpa europaea
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Least concern
Photo: Shutterstock
Tundra wolf
The tundra wolf, also known as the Turukhan wolf, is a subspecies of grey wolf and is found in the northern arctic and boreal regions of Russia.
It’s a large wolf that can grow up to 137 cm (54 in) in body length and normally weights around 40-49 kg (88-108 lb).
They are characterized by their long, fluffy, and soft grey fur.
Tundra wolves are found in river valleys, thickets, and forest clearings. They mainly feed on reindeer, but also on hares, arctic foxes and other small mammals.
- Name: Tundra wolf
- Scientific name: Canis lupus albus
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Least concern
Photo: Shutterstock
Walrus
Walruses are large marine mammals that lives in the western part of Arctic Russia.
They’re are recognized by their tusks and whiskers, as well as their big size. A full grown walrus can weight as much as 2000 kg (4400 lb), and grow up to 2.2-3.6 m (7.2-11.8 ft) in body length.
Walruses mostly live in shallow waters and spend a big part of their lives on the sea ice looking for benthic bivalve mollusks to eat.
- Name: Walrus
- Scientific name: Odobenus rosmarus
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Vulnerable
Photo: Shutterstock
European hedgehog
The European hedgehog is an animal that are found all across Europe, including Russia.
They can grow up to 16 cm (6.3 in) in body length and have their backs covered with thousands of brown and white spines.
When the hedgehog is feeling threatened they roll up into spiky balls to scare the predators. Usually it works and the predators leave them alone.
- Name: European hedgehog
- Scientific name: Erinaceus europaeus
- Diet: Omnivore
- Threatened: Least concern
Photo: Shutterstock
Least weasel
The least weasel is an animal that are found in Northern European Russia, Siberia and the Russian Far East.
It’s an animal that can vary in size, but all have slender bodies with short legs and tails. Most of its fur is brown in color, and the underparts are white.
They usually eat small rodents, but occasionally eat rabbits, birds, fishes, frogs, and other mammals as well.
- Name: Least weasel
- Scientific name: Mustela nivalis
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Least concern
Photo: Shutterstock
Corsac fox
The corsac fox is a medium sized fox that lives in steppes, semi-deserts and deserts in Central Asia, Mongolia and northeastern China – but can also be found in the neighboring regions of Russia.
They have a head and body length of around 45-65 cm 818-26 in) and a tail of 19-35 cm (7.5-13.8 in). Adults normally weights around 1.6-3.2 kg (3.5-7.1 lb).
It’s characterized by its grey/yellowish fur with pale underparts and markings on the mouth, throat, and chin.
- Name: Corsac fox
- Scientific name: Vulpes corsac
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Least concern
Photo: Shutterstock
Snow leopard
The snow leopard is one of the most beautiful animals in Russia and is found in the Altai mountains and Sayan Mountains in Russia.
They are characterized by their beautiful thick fur in grey/whiteish color with black spots. Their bellies have a white color and they also have a bushy tail and pale green/grey eyes.
Snow leopards live in cold mountainous environments where their broad paws helps them to easily walk on snow.
- Name: Snow leopard
- Scientific name: Panthera uncia
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Vulnerable
Photo: Shutterstock
Killer whale
Killer whales are one of the marine animals in Russia that can be spotted along the coast.
They feed mainly on fish but can also eat other marine animals such as seals and other species of dolphins. Killer whales have even been seen to attack whale calves and adult whales in the wild.
Killer whales are alpha predators, which means that no other animals prey on them.
- Name: Killer whale
- Scientific name: Orcinus orca
- Diet: Carnivore
- Threatened: Not endangered
Photo: Shutterstock
More about Russian animals
When exploring the wilderness of Russia you might be lucky to see a few Russian animals. Many of the animals in Russia are rarely seen in the wild, and therefore you have to be lucky.
However, there are a couple of responsible wildlife cruises and tours you can take to see both Siberian tigers, polar bears, walruses, bears, and whales in the wild.
What’s Russia’s most famous animal?
One of the most famous animals in Russia is the Siberian tiger – also known as the largest cat in the world.
Photo: Shutterstock
The most dangerous animals in Russia
There are several animals in Russia that could be dangerous to humans. However, most of the animals are shy and prefer to stay away from people.
Both wolves, tigers, bears, polar bears and leopards could kill you, but this is not something that’s common. If you have knowledge, common sense, and respect towards these animals, you’ll be fine exploring the wilderness in Russia.
Photo: Shutterstock
Do you have any other questions about the wild animals in Russia? Leave a comment below!
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/>AnimalsЖивотныеThere are different types of animals, all of them very important for nature. For example, we fear the sharks and find them dangerous, whereas they naturally keep sea water clean and filter it. Animals refer to fauna and they are equally important for nature and people. There are two types of animals so far: domestic and wild. Domestic animals, which we often call pets are very dear to people. However, wild animals can be rather dangerous for human beings. Domestic animals can easily live next to people, whereas wild animals’ habitat is mainly in forests, jungles and oceans. At the moment, there are hundreds of animal species which are becoming extinct due to people’s anti-natural actions. These are mainly wild animals. There is a high chance that following generations might see some animals only on pictures because by that time they will have died out. Fortunately, there are still lots of monkeys, zebras, lions, wolves, giraffes in the wild. Domestic animals play a very important role in people’s lives. While people take care of them, they give something useful in return. For example, chickens give eggs, cows give milk, dogs protect people, cats catch mice, sheep can give fur etc. There has been a recent increase of homeless animals, especially of cats and dogs. From one hand, homeless animals can be rather dangerous for people, from the other hand, people often try to help them by taking them home, feeding them and simply taking care. There is also another type of animal classification. We distinguish following main groups: mammals, insects, birds, fish and reptiles. Mammals are animals who feed their kids on milk, among them cows, dogs, dolphins, kangaroos, and many others. Insects are small creatures with numerous legs and usually wings. Birds are all animals with feathers. Fish live under water and can swim. Reptiles are animals without wings which lay eggs, among them snakes, crocodiles, lizards and some others. All these groups of animals contain several rather dangerous species. Nevertheless, people should try treating them well, not taking actions which cause their extinction.Существуют различные виды животных, все они очень важны в природе. Например, мы опасаемся акул и считаем их опасными, в то время как они, естественно содержат морскую воду чистой и фильтруют ее. Животные относятся к фауне, и они одинаково важны как для природы, так и для людей. В целом, есть два типа животных: домашние и дикие. Домашние животные, которых мы часто называем питомцами очень дороги для людей. А вот дикие животные могут быть весьма опасны для человека. Домашние животные могут легко жить рядом с людьми, в то время как среда обитания диких животных в основном в лесах, джунглях и океане. В настоящее время существуют сотни видов животных, которые вымирают из-за действий людей против природы. В основном это дикие животные. Существует высокая вероятность того, что последующие поколения смогут увидеть некоторых животных только на картинках, потому что к тому времени они вымрут. К счастью, есть еще много обезьян, зебр, львов, волков, жирафов в дикой природе. Домашние животные играют очень важную роль в жизни людей. В то время как люди заботятся о них, они дают что-то полезное взамен. Например, куры дают яйца, коровы дают молоко, собаки защищают людей, кошки ловят мышей, овцы могут давать мех и т. д. Недавно произошло увеличение бездомных животных, особенно кошек и собак. С одной стороны, бездомные животные могут быть весьма опасны для людей, с другой стороны, люди часто пытаются помочь им, принося их домой, откармливая их и просто заботясь. Существует также еще один вид классификации животных. Мы выделяем следующие основные группы: млекопитающие, насекомые, птицы, рыбы и рептилии. Млекопитающие животные, те, которые кормят своих детей молоком, среди них коровы, собаки, дельфины, кенгуру, и многие другие. Насекомые — это маленькие существа с множеством ног и, как правило, с крыльями. Птицы – это все животные с перьями. Рыбы живут под водой и могут плавать. Рептилии – это животные без крыльев, которые откладывают яйца, среди них змеи, крокодилы, ящерицы и некоторые другие. Все эти группы животных содержат несколько довольно опасных видов. Тем не менее, люди должны стараться относиться к ним хорошо, не предпринимая ничего, что вызывает их исчезновение.
Белый медведь так хорош собой, его белоснежный мех так ярко блестит на солнце. Длина белого медведя достигает трех метром и обычно белые медведи весят до тонны. Обычно жители Артики, например, эскимосы добывают белого медведя ради шкуры и мяса. Белого медведя от других медведей отличают по длинной шеи и плоской голове. Кожа у белых медведей чёрная. При солнце мех белого медведя может пожелтеть. Это очень красивые животные, которые обычно питаются рыбой.
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Polar bear so handsome, his snow-white fur shines so brightly in the sun. The length of the polar bear reaches three meters and usually polar bears weigh up to a ton. Usually Artik residents, for example, Eskimos mined for polar bear skins and meat. Polar bear from other IU dvedey distinguished by its long neck and flat head. Polar bear skin is black. When the sun polar bear fur may turn yellow. This is a very beautiful animals that usually feed on fish
Я думаю про кошку пойдет? Cat is one of the animals.He lives in almost every house.These wonderful creatures perfectly relieve the stress of their owners.Cats very gentle and beautiful.Here are a couple of facts about them-Cats make about 100 different sounds.More than 500 million domestic cats live in the world, there are about 40 different breeds. Перевод-Кошка является одной из домашних питомцев. Она живет почти в каждом доме. Эти чудесные создания отлично избавят от стресса своих хозяев. Кошки очень ласковые и красивые. Вот пара фактов о них- Кошки издают около 100 различных звуков. В мире живет более 500 миллионов домашних кошек, насчитывается около 40 различных пород.
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Белый медведь так хорош собой, его белоснежный мех так ярко блестит на солнце. Длина белого медведя достигает трех метром и обычно белые медведи весят до тонны. Обычно жители Артики, например, эскимосы добывают белого медведя ради шкуры и мяса. Белого медведя от других медведей отличают по длинной шеи и плоской голове. Кожа у белых медведей чёрная. При солнце мех белого медведя может пожелтеть. Это очень красивые животные, которые обычно питаются рыбой.
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Polar bear so handsome, his snow-white fur shines so brightly in the sun. The length of the polar bear reaches three meters and usually polar bears weigh up to a ton. Usually Artik residents, for example, Eskimos mined for polar bear skins and meat. Polar bear from other IU dvedey distinguished by its long neck and flat head. Polar bear skin is black. When the sun polar bear fur may turn yellow. This is a very beautiful animals that usually feed on fish
There are many kind of animals in Russia. Each of them have their uniquess which amazing to see. Same like the other country, Russia offer various kind of animal – even exclusive can only seen in this country. But as the technology raising and cause of the human business, slow but sure they start to mess up with nature. Clean up the forest, hunting exotics animal, even the global warming some of them were endangered and will face extinction if Russian didn’t do anything. We will share 7 most endangered species of animals in Russia. Most of them are the top predator in their food chain. Who are they? Lets check this out.
1. Amur Leopard
The number one of the endangered species which will extinct if the government, or Russian society didn’t do anything to save this species. It was believed that only less than 60 are estimated to exist in Russia. The Amur Leopard , which well-known as Manchurian Leopard is have the critically endangered status and largely can be found in large swathes of northeast Asia, but because of the hunt, we believe this species only be found in native place at the Primorye Region in southeastern Russia.
What makes this leopard so famous because they have thick coat of fur with beautiful black spots. They have various colour of their coat from pale to deep yellow with the golden tinge. If we compare to another leopard, Amur Leopard is smaller than anyone. Because they live in snow terrain, they already adapt with the envoriment with long limbs. What makes this leopard close to extinction are poaching, forest fires, illness, and by human who encroachment into their habitat.
2. Polar Bear
Polar Bear is the iconic species in Russia. It is the world’s largest land predator . Weighing about 800 kilograms, not difficult for them to achieve the title of “ largest land predator”. This animals really famous because of the animation film called “ Masha and the Bear”, a funny animation film starred a girl and the Bear who lived together.
The estimated polar bear who still exist are 3,000 polar bear living in Chukchi Sea which make them endangered. However, it would not a exact number since Russian authorities did not allow scientist to estimate population of Polar Bear in Russia. So what make this exotic species decreased day by day?
Scientist believed that illegal hunting haunted the Polar Bear since decades ago and we need the authorities to act against the hunter. Finally in 1956, the illegal hunting of Russian Polar Bear has been banned . However, we still saw dead bodies of them and was claimed by self-defense from the locals. To ensure the existence of the species, the government made an agreement with their old foe, the United States. In 2000 the Russia and the united States signed bilateral agreement to save polar bear population in the Chuckhi Sea. Both countries are going to allow only the indigenous people to kill the polar bears with the limited permission by the number of bears to be hunted.
3. Snow Leopard
The snow leopard is the only permanent inhabitant of the Central Asia highlands. They found in the sub alpine and the alpine zones at altitude over 2,500 meters above sea level. This big cats is adapted with harsh climatic conditions. Optimal habitat conditions for this big cat are the presence of rock and snow cover.
Snow Leopard has natural habitat at the northwestern part in Russia. It has 60,000 square kilometres , the total area that probable can be use for snow leopard to habitate. The snow leopard is one of the most beautiful big cats found in Russia. The female is slightly larger than the male. In captivity, this cat can lives up to 28 years.
What you don’t know about snow leopard is the behaviour they have. They are very playful and love to roll in the snow. Sometimes they often slide down a steep hill at the back and at the end they quickly turn over and fall into the snow on all four paws. When they are in good mood, they just like house cat.
4. Lynxes
Lynxes is very unique animal. It is one of any of the four species within the medium-sized wild cat in Lynx genus. In Greek, Lynx is known by the Greek Mythology and “lynx” means seeing what others can’t, and have the role to revealing the hidden truth. The name comes from Greek – leukos meaning white or bright, maybe lynxes got the name by the way their eyes shine in the dark .
The main reason why this cat named lynxes wasnot by the eyes, but comes from the ears. This animal is well known by the tuft of black hair on the tips of its ears and it short or bobbed tail. All lynxes, both male and female have the tufts, until know we still don’t know what they are used for. Until now scientist believes that the tufts were made for enhacing the cat’s hearing.
Did you know, because of the habitat loss due to deforestation , prey loss due to game hunting, and illegal hunting and trapping for the fur trade are the main treat to Lynx. Hard to believe, but the population of this animal is decreasing by the time. For now, conservation status of Eurasian Lynx in Least concern or population stable thanks for the quick response from the authorities.
5. Beluga Whale
Beluga Whale is one of the endangered species in Russia. They often called the white whale and well-known for their impressive vocal abilities, flexible body , which is possible for them to move their head to all direction. This species not only have a bad condition in Russia, but across the world. The reason this friendly white whale endangered is because Eskimos. These eskimos hunt the whale for food and the needs. For those who don’t know, whale’s blubber ad shark liver were hunt for the lipstick. So if we don’t limit the hunt for this species, it will gone forever.
The species has the scientific names – delphinapterus leucas, which have the length about 15 feets for the male and females up to 14 feet. They have lifespan about 30 – 50 years. Reasonable if we see their big body. They have stunning weigh approx. 3,000 lbs for the male, and 2,000 lbs for the females.
The protection status for the endangered species act is endangered, while IUCN Red List is near-threatened and have appendix II status for their CITES.
So that’s all 5 Most Endangered Species of animals in Russia. Most of them really beautiful, and have a better lifespan if we don’t hunt for the needs or for food. We have to limit the hunting, because if we just do it without any control for the authorities, day by day their population will decreasing and our child will no longer see this animals forever. Since we still have time to protect and do something for them, lets make some change and do the best for their live.