The northern regions are characterized by harsh climatic conditions. Flora and fauna here 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. Walruses, narwhals and other marine mammals can be found in the coastal strip. Often, wild animals of the north come close to human habitation in search of food.
Polar bears
These animals of the north live twenty-five to thirty years. In their entire life, 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 the whales can reach thirty meters, weight - one hundred and sixty tons, and the fountain they release can reach nine meters in height. These animals of the north feed on small fish, crustaceans, krill.
Polar fox
The arctic fox is a predatory animal. This species is widespread throughout the tundra. The fox can be white or blue. The polar fox lives near the water, digs a mink in the ground or in the snow. The arctic fox is omnivorous, during the year it brings about seventeencubs.
Orcas
These are the marine animals of the north. In nature, there are three types of them: black, large and killer whale-ferez. These animals of the north feed on marine mammals, fish and shellfish. Killer whales stay in small groups.
Ermine
This small animal looks like a miniature weasel. It has a triangular head and short legs. In winter, the fur of the animal is white, by the summer it becomes brownish-yellow. However, the tip of the tail is always black. One litter usually produces four to nine cubs. The stoat feeds, usually on frogs, rodents, and sometimes fish.
Narwhals
These animals of the north are common in the waters among the ice. The tail of the narwhal is like an anchor. The body is light in color. These animals die quickly in captivity, and in their natural environment can live up to fifty-five years. They feed on halibut, cod, polar cod. When hunting, they can dive to a depth of up to a kilometer. Narwhals are listed in the Red Book, there are about fifty thousand of them in the world.
Walruses
These animals of the north are considered one of the largest pinnipeds. The tusks of walruses are like tusks. Animals have very sparse hairline, and the weight reaches one and a half tons. Walruses usually feed on shellfish. In summer, they form rookeries on the shore, in winter they can be found on ice fields.
Reindeer
This is a fairly large animal with an elongated body and shortened legs. From the hair that grows on the neck, a beautiful mane is formed. Usually one in a herdmale and three to thirteen females. Reindeer swim well enough, roam in search of food. These animals feed on grass, shoots, lichens.
Sivuch
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 in fur. Its color changes according to gender and age.
