The press service of the Mospriroda reported that the department's specialists had created a map of the hedgehogs' habitat. Despite the fact that these animals are listed in the Red Book of Moscow under the second category of rarity, they are quite common in the natural areas of the capital.
Hedgehogs were seen in the natural and historical parks "Bitsevsky Forest", "Kuzminki-Lublino", "Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo", "Moskvoretsky", "Izmailovo", "Ostankino", "Tsaritsyno", "Tushinsky", as well as in the reserves "Zelenogradsky ”, “Teply Stan”, “Troparevsky”, “Lianozovsky”, “Altufievsky”, “Medvedkovsky” and the environmental park “Northern Butovo”.
Spiny animals have already begun to prepare for hibernation: they feed heavily, accumulate subcutaneous fat, and look for homes for the cold season. You can meet them until October, then hedgehogs will go into hibernation until spring.
Mospriroda specialists urge not to come close to hedgehogs, do not pick them up and do not try to pet them. In addition, it is not recommended to feed wild animals, as they are able to get their own food in the warm season.
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.
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