Streletskaya Steppe Reserve

The wildlife of the reserve is rich and diverse. The combination of open steppe spaces and forests in difficult terrain, the most fertile soils, highly productive vegetation with optimal heat and moisture conditions create favorable conditions for many species of animals.

50 species of mammals live on a small territory, wild boar, roe deer, elk, fox, badger are common. In some areas of the region, all ungulates are concentrated in protected areas. Especially when the hunting season opens, they try to hide on their "islands of salvation", feeling like full owners here. In the steppe, you can see a mole rat. About 225 species of birds live here. In the meadow steppes there are many partridges, quails, larks, harriers. In the oak forests of the reserve you can find: common buzzard, black kite, common kestrel, goshawk. There are 5 species of reptiles in the reserve: nimble and viviparous lizards, spindle lizard, common snake, steppe viper and 10 species of amphibians. About 30 species of fish live in the Psel River. Here you can find about 400 species of insects and 19 of them are listed in the Red Book of Russia. There are more than 200 species of spiders living in the areas of the reserve. The regime existing on the territory of the reserve ensures complete safety and peace to all its inhabitants.

1.Working with a partner, make a poster with the rules of visiting the reserve.

2. Find information about any representative of the reserve and tell us about it.

1. Is it necessary to protect such places? Why?

2. What do you think about this reserve?

3. What is better to see animals, reptiles and insects in wildlife or in zoos, serpentaries?