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Russia Facts | Animals in Russia

Due to the harsh climate in many regions in Russia, wildlife is often limited. The tundra landscape is covered by snow for more than nine months every year. However, large mammals such as reindeer survive in the tundra. Reindeer are referred to by some as caribou.

Herd of caribou in the Russian tundra

Arctic foxes and polar bears can be seen in the far north, while whales and seals swim in the Arctic waters.

Steppe (grassland) mammals in southern Russia include wild boars and various antelope species.

Brown bear with cubs

There are several bear species such as the brown bears in the Caucasus and the Asian black bears which live in the Russian far-east.

The Siberian tiger and the Amur leopard are among the most endangered species in Russia.

Amur leopard

Russia Facts | Animals in Russia

Due to the harsh climate in many regions in Russia, wildlife is often limited. The tundra landscape is covered by snow for more than nine months every year. However, large mammals such as reindeer survive in the tundra. Reindeer are referred to by some as caribou.

Herd of caribou in the Russian tundra

Arctic foxes and polar bears can be seen in the far north, while whales and seals swim in the Arctic waters.

Steppe (grassland) mammals in southern Russia include wild boars and various antelope species.

Brown bear with cubs

There are several bear species such as the brown bears in the Caucasus and the Asian black bears which live in the Russian far-east.

The Siberian tiger and the Amur leopard are among the most endangered species in Russia.

Amur leopard