Prioksko-Terrasny Forest

Mixed temperateRussia

CountryRussia

Area100 km2

TypeMixed temperate

Key SpeciesEuropean bison, Russian desman

About Prioksko-Terrasny Forest

A nature reserve south of Moscow. A bison breeding center since 1948. The Russian desman is a unique aquatic mole. Over 900 plant species. One of the oldest nature reserves in Russia.

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