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Which fur-bearing mammals live in the Ob River valley?
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Ob River
The Ob and Yenisey river basins and their drainage networks.
The Ob River valley is home to a diverse range of fur-bearing mammals. According to records of the region, these include:
- Moles: European and Siberian species1
- Mustelids: Siberian and American mink, ermine, otter, and sable12
- Canids and Felids: Fox, wolf (found in the taiga), and lynx12
- Rodents and Lagomorphs: White hare, water rat, muskrat, and beaver1
- Ungulates: Elk1
These species are well-adapted to the varied environments surrounding the river, including the floodplain meadows and the surrounding taiga forests.1