Wildlife of Irkutsk region is represented by 86 species of mammals, 414 species of birds, 6 species of reptiles and 6 species of amphibians.
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.
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.