The press service of the reserve reported that the smallest bison was born in the last days of December.
Animal censuses are carried out by specialists of Kaluga Zasek every winter. They pass routes on skis and pass tens of kilometers of the protected area on snowmobiles and swamps. Specialists study the tracks of bison and understand the intricacies of their daytime transitions, as well as the places of their haul-outs.
"Visual counts are carried out at five feeding grounds, where the bulk of the bison living today in the reserve come. In addition, information from camera traps is used in the count," the report says.
Currently, a group of bison with more than 400 animals lives in the reserve.
Participants discussed the boundary between nature and ecotourism, whether mass visits to unique areas can remain safe, the responsibilities of investors, and how to prepare tourists for visiting specially protected natural areas.
The head of state expressed confidence that the Forum will be held at a high level, and that its results will contribute to the development of tourism in Russia and the expansion of humanitarian and business ties.
Blogs
