In order to preserve unique biological species, they create special conservation zones in which a person is not allowed to violate natural harmony: to hunt, fish, and collect plants. In our country there are several such territories. There are also in the south. For example, the reserve "Big Utrish" in Anapa.
Territorial composition
They created a reserve in 2010. Its territory includes partly the Big Utrish Nature Reserve. The territory of the reserve is divided into several sections. Some of them are forests, another part is the sea. "Utrish" in translation from the Adyghe language means "collapse." This name of this area was not given by chance. Scree and landslides here happen quite often. In addition, tectonic processes are constantly going on here, thanks to them and the influence of sea waves, the appearance of a narrow and steep coastline is constantly changing. The Utrish Nature Reserve in Anapa is not only a forest and the sea, but also mountains. The two highest of them are located on the Abrau Peninsula. This is Oryol 548.6 m high and Mare 531.6 m high.
Rich flora
The Utrish Nature Reserve, whose photos are presented in this article, is rich in diverse vegetation. There are coniferous and deciduous forests, as well as shrubs. Hornbeam, dates, pines, beech, linden and juniper, ash and pistachios grow in it. The Utrish Nature Reserve is a place in which relict species of flora representatives grow. 72 of them are listed in the Red Book. There are also plants that have come down to our days from the preglacial period: false yellow onion, yew berry, and also medlar, German pistachio, blunt pistachio, including oriental beech and leather scumpia, guelder-rose pride, light maple, and feathery feather, tanning sumac and the sclech colchis.
Dangerous trees
Tourists need to be very careful, especially if they are new to the southern flora. Harmless-looking plants can harm human health. For example, hold a tree, the place of growth of which is the Utrish Nature Reserve, is very dangerous. Once in its thickets, you can stay there forever, which often happens with animals. Large thorns do not release their prey and do not allow it to move forward, so you should not even try to get through the thickets of the hold-tree, it is better to bypass them.
Animal world
Like other similar places, the Utrish Nature Reserve is a refuge for many species of mammals. Some of them are listed in the Red Book. For example, a Caucasian forest cat. These animals live alone and hide very well, so seeing them is not so easy. The favorite habitat of cats is the mountains. Usually a Caucasian cat is hiding from people, but the lack of food, and these are usually small animals and birds, make her go out to their dwelling and prey on domestic animals.
Several species of bats live in coastal grottoes. Scientists have even discovered a rare European black-eye. Also, the Utrish Nature Reserve is a place where 8 species of amphibians plus 14 species of reptiles live. Here live turtles, snakes, snakes, newts, frogs, toads and coppers.
Marine life
Do not forget that the territory of the reserve is located not only on land, but also on the sea. And fish live in it. Trout, and also the Black Sea beluga are listed in the Red Book of Russia. And in the Red Book of the Krasnodar Territory there is a light croaker, a yellow trigger, and also a four-lane chromogobius. Some inhabitants of the Black Sea prefer to live in it only in the summer. For example, bluefish, bonito. Here they feed and breed, and with the onset of cold weather they go to the Sea of Marmara. And others live constantly: sprats, hamsa, horse mackerel and others.
Underwater hazard
Some marine life is dangerous to humans because it is poisonous. For example, a prickly shark, better known as katran. Her venom is located in the dorsal fins. If a person pricks about them, he will experience severe pain, a swelling and redness will appear. If an allergy develops on this poison, then the consequences can be even more serious. Also in the Black Sea cat shark lives . You should not be afraid of it, because it reaches a length of only 60 centimeters and lives only in the deep layers of water, eating fish and invertebrates. Crabs can cause discomfort by pinching a person with their claws. There are many of them on the marine territory belonging to the reserve. But they do not attack first, so you should not touch them with your hands, otherwise the crab will grab its claw by the finger and release it only after a while. And this can be quite painful, especially if the “attack” was made by a marble or stone crab, the shell of which is 9-10 centimeters wide, and therefore the claws are quite large. In addition, you can prick about the thorns of a scorpion, a sea ruff or a sea dragon.
Do tourists like the Utrish Nature Reserve? Reviews about him are only positive. And how wonderful the southern nature may not be like! If you wish, you can get here on your own by taxi or bus, as well as with a guided tour. If you sail in the Utrish on a ship, you can enjoy unforgettable views of the rocky coast. From the sea side you can see the legendary rock, to which Prometheus was chained. The desertedness of local open spaces attracted nudists who built their own beach in one of the lagoons. On the natural expanses, tourists rest in campsites. You can make horseback riding along mountain trails, or you can just relax alone with nature. Air and sea have a healing effect, they are especially useful for those who have diseases of the skin, lungs or bronchi. Resting in the reserve, remember that it was created in order to preserve nature: do not litter, do not burn grass, do not destroy plants and animals. Then our descendants will be able to see the beauty of our planet.