Wildlife of Irkutsk region is represented by 86 species of mammals, 414 species of birds, 6 species of reptiles and
6 species of amphibians.
43 species of birds and 6 species of mammals are among the specially protected species, included in the
Red Data Book of Russia (2001).
Wildlife of Buryatia is quite diverse and is represented by 6 species of amphibians, 7 species of reptiles, 92 species
of mammals and 383 species of birds.
There are over 500 species of vertebrates in Zabaykalsky Krai, including more than 80 species of mammals (among them some acclimatized species– muskrat, European hare and American mink), over 330 species of birds, 5 species of amphibians and 6 species of reptiles.
Number of registered fish species within Protected natural areas (PNA) of the Baikal Natural Territory (BNT)
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Number of registered amphibian species within Protected natural areas (PNA) of the Baikal Natural Territory (BNT)
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Number of registered reptile species within Protected natural areas (PNA) of the Baikal Natural Territory (BNT)
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Number of registered bird species within Protected natural areas (PNA) of the Baikal Natural Territory (BNT)
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Number of registered mammal species within Protected natural areas (PNA) of the Baikal Natural Territory (BNT)
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Within the framework of the Federal Target Program “Protection of Lake Baikal and socio-economic development of the Baikal Natural Territory for 2012-2020”
2,002 million Rubles were allocated for the activities aimed at preservation and reproduction of biological resources of the Baikal Natural Territory.
In 2024, the Baikal Mile will be held from 6 to 8 June.
Taking part in the Baikal Mile is a great way to test your limits of possibilities and feel the breath of nature in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
In 2024, the festival of ice sculptures on Lake Baikal is scheduled for the period from February 15 to 28. During these two weeks, the lake shore will turn into a real open-air museum, where everyone will be able to enjoy sculptural masterpieces created from ice.