The northern regions are characterized by severe climatic conditions. Flora and fauna are adapted to the external environment. Some animals of the north of Russia are listed in the Red Book. Polar bears, ermines, and other inhabitants of high latitudes live in these areas. In the coastal strip you can find walruses, narwhals and other marine mammals. Often, the wild animals of the north come close to human habitation in search of food.
White bears
These animals of the north live twenty-five to thirty years. In their entire lives they give birth to about fifteen cubs. Bears feed on eggs, chicks, carrion, fish.
Blue whales
These animals of the north are considered the largest on the planet. The size of whales can reach thirty meters, weight - one hundred and sixty tons, and the fountain that they release can reach nine meters in height. These animals of the north feed on small fish, crustaceans, and krill.
Polar fox
The arctic fox is a
predatory animal. This species is widespread throughout the tundra. Arctic fox can be white or blue. A polar fox lives near water, digs a hole in the ground or in the snow. The Arctic fox is omnivorous; during the year it brings about seventeen cubs.
Killer whales
These are marine animals of the north. In nature, there are three types: black, large, and killer whale. These animals of the north feed on marine mammals, fish and shellfish. Killer whales are held in small groups.
Ermine
This small animal looks like a miniature weasel. He has a triangular head, short legs. In winter, the fur of the animal is white, by the summer it becomes brownish-yellow. However, the tip on the tail remains always black. For one litter usually appears from four to nine cubs. Ermine usually feeds on frogs, rodents, and sometimes fish.
Narwhals
These animals of the north are widespread in ice streams. The narwhal's tail is like an anchor. The body has a light color. These animals quickly die in captivity, and in their natural environment can live up to fifty-five years. They feed on halibut, cod, hare. When hunting, they can dive to a depth of a kilometer. Narwhals are listed in the Red Book, there are about fifty thousand individuals in the world.
Walruses
These animals of the north are considered one of the largest pinnipeds. Walrus fangs are like tusks. Animals have a very rare hairline, and the weight reaches one and a half tons. Walruses, as a rule, feed on mollusks. In summer, they form rookeries on the shore, in winter they can be found on ice fields.
Reindeer
This is a fairly large beast with an elongated body and shortened legs. From the hair that grows on the neck, a beautiful mane is formed. In the herd, as a rule, one male and from three to thirteen females. The reindeer swims well enough, wandering in search of food. These animals feed on grass, shoots, lichens.
Sea lion
Sea lions are considered the largest species of eared seals. When hunting, they can dive to a depth of more than two hundred meters. Sea lions are covered with wool. Its color varies with gender and age.