Animals of Russia

The Karakurt Spider is found in Russia's Astrakhan Region.  It is among the top 10 most dangerous spiders in the world.  You are most likely to be found is ravine slopes.  During the summer nights they are very active, they kill their prey while the animal is asleep.  If bitten by one of these spiders apply heat with a match to the bite and within 2 minutes all the poison will be destroyed. Next week we will be talking about the Wolverine.  

Animals of Russia Week 7

The Moose is the largest animals of in the deer family.  Moose can be as tall as the grass they live in, but their antlers can be seen from about an hour away.  They are considered a mammal and a Herbivore. This Animal lives for about 15 to 20 years.  At the shoulders they are 5 to 6.5 ft.  Weighing about 1,800 pounds.  The Moose is about 6 ft to a man.  You can find this Crazy animal in Northwestern America and Northern Russia.

Animals of Russia Week 6

The Gray Wolf is found in Northern America and Eastern Russia.  Their behaivor is unique they like to travel in packs up from 4-7.  Adult wolves are called alphas, like the top dog in the pack.  Not only to the wolves growl, you can see them whine or bark like a dog.  7,000 to 1,200 wolves can be found around the world.  Elk, Deer, Moose, or Caribou are top prey for this viscous animals.  The wolf is about 26-32 inches at the shoulder.  4.5-6.5 ft from nose to tip of tail.  They weigh about 22 to 130 lbs. These animals will live about 7 to 8 years.  We will give you more information on the Moose next week.

Animals of Russia Week 5

The Common Northern Viper, scientifically known as Vipera Berus.  This Venomous snake is found in Europe and Western Russia.  If you do not handle this animal carefully it well strike angrily because of it's short temper.  Male Vipers have a distinguished light brown on its back and even grey while females are significantly brighter, with a bright yellow color to even red at times.  The sides of this snake have spots so it should be easy to identify.  The Viper will grow to be about 6-7 inches but will act like they are the largest snake in the world.  In 2006 it was announced that they are a protected species.  Next week you will be reading about the grey wolf.    

Animals Of Russia Week 4

This weeks Russian Animal of the Week is the Lynx also known as the caracal. The lynx have a white patch of fur known as a "ruff" underneath their neck which somewhat resembles a bow tie. They have very padded paws since most of them are found in the colder climate which make it easier to walk in the snow. The lynx can weigh from 20 lbs to 60 lbs. This animal has exquisite eyesight and hearing which makes them excellent hunters. Next week we will be back with the Viper.