A walk in the forest can end very badly, and many people often think about it. But even a lynx may seem like an ordinary cat in comparison with other predatory mammals that can be found on the territory of Russia - and this is a fact.
In order to be convinced of this, it is enough to consider the five largest predators of the country, into which the lynx with its relatively modest dimensions does not even fall.
Fifth place - snow leopard
The snow leopard lives in Eastern Siberia, and it can also be found in Altai. This predator belongs to the cat family, he lives alone, excluding the mating season, and actively hunts. His prey is hares, rams, goats - both wild animals and domesticated. The animal dwells secretly, disguises itself well and rarely catches the eye of people, which is why it is considered to be associated with mysticism. It has one more name - an irbis.
Fourth Place - Wolf
The wolf is another large predator, which, moreover, is very widespread in Russia. Its population is large, it adheres to a flocking lifestyle, especially in winter. Flocks may break up during the summer favorable season, but in winter they gather again. Flock hunting allows them to claim large prey, including deer, elk. There is a separate subspecies of the northern polar wolves, which have especially large sizes and a lighter skin.Forest wolves are smaller in size. But in any case, it is a dangerous predator for humans, which can attack both livestock and humans themselves, especially during the hungry winter period. Such attacks can be fatal, and they are recorded every year.
Third place - brown bear
The brown bear lives from Kamchatka to Karelia, its range is wide, although the lonely living predator does not live so densely. The weight of the brown bear is impressive, especially in the fall - it exceeds 600 kg, and the growth of a large male reaches 3 meters. This is an omnivorous animal that is interested in berries, mushrooms, meat, including rotting leftovers. The attack of a bear can be affected by a domestic dog, cattle, a person himself. Connecting rods are especially dangerous - bears that could not fall asleep due to nutritional deficiencies and who seek food in the winter.
Second place - tiger
Ussuri, or Amur tiger is even larger, its length can reach 3-4 meters and exceed this indicator. This is the largest feline in the world, it is much larger than a lion, and physically stronger than it. Tigers eat almost any animal food, from bird eggs or lizards to large herbivores and humans. They simply do not have natural enemies besides humans. Tigers live alone and are very jealous of their territory. When a person appears, they can attack secretly, so that the attack will become apparent only at the very last moment. But still, in most cases, the tiger, when meeting with a person, prefers to immediately hide.Read our article in more detail: the biggest cats in the world.
The largest predator in Russia
The largest predator in Russia is the polar bear. A polar bear is about the same height as a tiger, but its weight can reach tons, and exceed this figure. By right, it is the polar bear that is considered the largest predator in Russia, and the largest bear in the world - concurrently. This animal has a lot of features - black skin under white hair, which easily catches the sun's rays and warms the animal, special qualities of the coat, which dries quickly, and allows the giant to swim in the icy seas with pleasure. This is a unique animal, which, again, can be deadly to humans, because they prey on all living things. Read our article in more detail: why is a polar bear white?
There are many predators in Russia. Many of them have very small sizes - these are foxes, martens. Others have medium height - lynx, wolverine. But the most serious predatory creatures are leopards, wolves, bears, tigers. It is worth remembering that even a small fox can attack a person, and the results of such an attack can be fatal, because even small predators suffer dangerous diseases, can be sick with rabies. And therefore, when going out into the countryside, and even more so, during life, it is worth exercising maximum caution in her bosom.
Russia is a huge country with a large extent of forests and other territories where people rarely occur. And so the animals here can feel at home.The collision of the human world with the world of wild animals can be fatal, situations arise different. You should be on your guard, and be vigilant when going out into the forest.
