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Which fur-bearing animals are found in the Ural forests?
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Ural Mountains
The Ural Mountains.
The forested zones of the Ural Mountains host a diverse range of wildlife, including several species valued for their fur. According to records of the region's fauna, these fur-bearing animals include:
- Sable (primarily in the north)12
- Ermine1
- Fox12
- Marten (including the pine marten, with marten species found in the south)12
- Siberian weasel (also known as the kolinsky)1
- Squirrel1
- Lynx12
- Wolverine12
- Otter2
- Beaver (which has been reintroduced to the region)2
These animals inhabit the varied forest landscapes of the Urals, which range from the boreal taiga of the Central and Northern regions to the mixed, broad-leaved forests found on the western slopes of the Southern Urals. Conservation efforts, such as those at the Pechoro-Ilych Nature Reserve, have been instrumental in protecting the habitats of these species.132