The Largest continent on the planet - Europe. It is rich in a variety of scenic landscapes, unusual plants and amazing wildlife. But some inhabitants of this territory are on the brink of extinction. For example, the bison, the animal red book of the first category.
Bison belong to the genus bison. In appearance they resemble a vast and powerful bulls. It is believed that the largest animal of Europe bison. The weight of this animal can sometimes reach 1000 pounds, and in the withers, they grow up to two meters. Females much smaller than males. Physique bison powerful enough. The front part of the body is much heavier and larger than the rear. It is worth noting that these huge animals of Europe very fast, and gallop seems easy. They are able to jump over a barrier height of two meters.
Bison are withers, which resembles the hump, and also the long thick mane and beard. The animal has short, but thick and sharp horns. The most developed of the senses is the sense of smell and hearing. I see they are not very good. It should be noted that it is powerful and biggest animal in Europe is in danger of bison under threat of extinction. His future depends entirely on how to react to this man.
Many years ago bison lived on the predominant part of Europe. They inhabited the forest-steppe and deciduous forests. But gradually, the person pushed the animal in a pristine forest. Also people were hunting the beast for the sake of “sports” interest. In the Eastern part of the European bison disappeared in the XVII century. Today he lives in the reserves in the North Caucasus and in Central Europe.
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These animals of Europe live in a herd. But they change the number depending on the time of year. In winter, bison represent a large group in which there are a hundred or more individuals. In the spring they are divided into small herds of 10-15 animals. In this family there are several Mature females and young males that have not reached sexual maturity. Such communities join the bulls are ready to mate, they are usually kept separately from other males. In 3-4 years, females are ready to bring the first offspring. Bulls begin to breed at 5-6 years. The rut lasts from August to October. In may-June appears offspring. Usually the female bears one calf. In exceptional cases there are two baby. In nurseries and zoos animal give birth every year. At large pregnancy occurs every two years. These animals of Europe have a settled life, but the young bulls sometimes wander. Female bison live up to 24 years of age, males slightly smaller, up to 20. Among them there can be long-lived, sometimes females lived to 28 years.
As food choose bison grass, leaves, shoots and bark. In their diet can consist of approximately 400 species of plants. But, of course, their diet is dominated by only the vegetation, which grows in the area of bison. During the cold weather these animals visit salt licks and use artificial feeding. Grazing bison choose the evening and morning hours. At lunch time the animals rest in the forest, and chew the cud. If weather is hot they come to drink twice a day.
But the bison are not the only animals of Europe, which are of great size and imposing appearance. The brown bear is classed as the most dangerous land animal. Inhabits this animal in Russia. But it can be found in Finland, Scandinavia and Asia. This animal is a predatory mammal. He has a powerful physique. The larger species live on the Kamchatka Peninsula. In these places the weight of the animal ranges from 500 - 1000 pounds. Adult males are one and a half times larger than females. Their ears and tail are small, massive paws have retractable claws, reaching 10 cm. It can be noted that the bear can stand confidently on its hind legs. Animal hair is very thick.
The Bear – animal, preferring to dwell in the forest and dense forests. Sometimes he can go to the tundra. The animal is trying to choose for the den space on old forests near moss bogs. Deep in the forest he's looking for a mountain of firewood or a large stump, in order to prepare for hibernation. Brown bears - are omnivores. They eat leaves from trees, and can graze on the meadow, tearing up the grass. The bear is very fond of such treats as nuts and berries. In addition, this animal is famous for its fishing skills. And sometimes he does not refuse even from the fall.
In Europe live animal moose. This large animal in this area, the largest second only to bison, but large males can exceed even his. At the withers he grows up to 230 centimeters. The weight of an adult up to 570 pounds, the female is far less – 400 kg. Front part of the body above the back, the head is elongated, the nose is kind of crooked. On the bottom of the neck, the elk has a fold, which is called "earring". The legs of the animal is very long, and compared to themthe trunk does not seem so big. In males, starting from the second year of life, grow horns. Every year, closer to winter they shed, but in early spring the antlers grow back again. In August you can see moose already grown horns. Every year the antlers are becoming more and more branches and become spade-like. But in old age they again like a pipe. These animals have poorly developed eyesight, so they rely on hearing and smell.
Moose are very cautious and even fearful. But if in the area for them not hunt and do not chase these animals begin to trust others and unable even to enter the city.
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