Series: Nature Reserves of RussiaName: Baikal Nature ReserveOrigin: Hong KongIssuer: Mega Power Hong Kong Group LimitedMade by: Mega Power Hong Kong Group LimitedDesigner: Iren Ter SarkisyanWeight: 10 grStandard: 999Diameter: 40 mmFace value: 20 centsMintage: 1030Year: 2013Baikal State Nature Biosphere Reserve was establishedon 1969. The reserve spreads over the central part ofKhamar-Daban mountain ridge and its northernmacroslope, situated along the south shore of the LakeBaikal. Total area - 165 724 hectares. There are 757plant species, about 70% of its territory is occupied byforests. About 40 spp of plants are rare, endemic andrelics plants. There 49 species of mammals, 251 speciesof birds, 6 species of reptiles and 12 species of fishes.Among the most protected species are otter, wild boar,roe, elk, brown bear, sable, wood grouse, black kites,Siberian jay, Rock Ptarmigan, pern, Japanese tree frog,moor frog, lenok, taimen, grayling, common lizard.ObverseBaikal seal (pusa sibirica)-is one of three fresh-waterseal species in the world, endemic of Baikal, relict of thetertiary fauna. Average body length is 165cm, weight -50-130kg, lifetime-55 years.The speed of its movementunder water do no not exceed 7-8 km/hour. It can plungeat a depth up to 400 mm. It stays under water 20-25min -it is sufficient time to gain food or to avoid dange.ReversePoppy (Papaver Popovii) - is a rare species and specificlocal endemic of Pribaikalie, a relict of the boulder period.It is known to grow only on shores and islands of theLake Baikal

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