Moose biological station how to get there. Elk biological station. How to get there from the metro
Good afternoon friends!
Today I want to take you on an excursion to one wonderful place - the Elk Biological Station in the Losiny Ostrov National Park. Excursions to the Elk Biological Station are conducted only in winter, since it is at this time that moose and herds of sika deer come to the territory of the biological station.
Just entering the territory, we see a huge herd of sika deer.
The entire population of sika deer on the territory of “Losiny Ostrov” numbers more than 200 individuals, half of which come to the biological station at a time for feeding (and we saw approximately the same number of deer during the excursion). During the lean winter months in a protected area national park feeding areas are set up for moose, deer, and wild boars.
Brief information about the sika deer from Wikipedia:
Dappled deer(lat. Cervus nippon) is a mammal from the deer family (lat. Cervidae). In summer it has a reddish-red color with characteristic white spots; in winter it becomes dull. Height at the withers is 95-115 cm, body length 160-180 cm, weight 75-130 kg. Males are much larger than females. Lives in southern Primorye, brought to middle lane European part of Russia, to the Caucasus. Deer feed on herbaceous plants, fallen acorns, nuts and fruits, leaves of trees and shrubs, mushrooms, berries, and in winter they eat bark and young branches. The number of deer in the wild is less than 3,000 heads; the status of Endangered Species (I category) has been assigned.
Female sika deer do not have antlers.
The larger and stronger the male, the more horns he has. Usually the length of the horns does not exceed 80 cm, the approximate weight is 1.3 kg.
Sika deer sheds its antlers in late April - early May. Almost immediately he begins to grow new horns. Growing, non-keratinized antlers are called antlers. The antlers are covered with velvety leather with short soft hairs. If, during the growth of antlers, a deer hits them against something hard or otherwise injures them, then the antlers may grow deformed. For example, this deer has asymmetrical antlers and the lower process of the right antler is missing, which does not prevent it from being the main male in the herd. Do you see how much free space there is around him? The females and young deer around prefer to give up their feeding place to him.
If, after this deer sheds its crooked antlers in the spring and begins to grow new ones, it does not damage them anywhere again, then they will grow even and beautiful. As, for example, with other representatives of this herd.
By spring, the horn processes wear away (the white ends of the processes are visible in the photo). During the rut (October), males fight for females. Sika deer do not often wound each other in fights. But it may happen that two males, having locked horns, cannot separate. If they fail, the deer may die.
The female carries one, or less often two, cubs for 7.5 months. Fawns are born in June-July.
During the first year of life, the fawns grow small straight horns without shoots - an awl. They can be seen on the head of the left deer.
During the rut, the male maintains a herd of 10-20 females. Later, the herd breaks up and the males unite into small male groups. In winter, due to a lack of food, the sika deer of Elk Island unite in large groups, which can be observed on excursions. In the spring they will disperse throughout the surrounding area.
Of course, we went to the Elk Biological Station to see the beautiful elk. The elk is a solitary animal and does not gather in herds, so not many elk can be seen on the territory of the biological station at the same time. Adult moose are placed in large enclosures, while young ones are allowed to roam freely around the area.
This elk calf is not yet a year old. Two large tubercles are visible above his eyes - horns will subsequently grow from them.
Elk(lat. Alces alces) is an artiodactyl mammal, the largest species of the deer family. The height of the male at the withers is up to 2.3 m, body length is up to 3 m, weight is 360 - 650 kg. Females are smaller. On the territory of Eurasia, the largest subspecies is the Far Eastern one. The spatulate horns of males are huge - up to 180 cm in span (from the very left edge to the very right), weighing 20-30 kg. Males shed their antlers every year in November-December, and new antlers begin to grow in April-May. Females are hornless. Moose feed on trees, shrubs and herbaceous vegetation, as well as mosses, lichens and mushrooms; in winter they switch to feeding on branches and bark. Moose run fast (up to 56 km/h) and are excellent swimmers, looking for aquatic plants and can keep their heads under water for more than a minute.
Mashka the elk is a frequent guest at the biological station. She has a radio transmitter on her neck, which helps to learn about all the movements of the moose cow. Many of the reserve's moose wear similar collars. They do not cause any inconvenience for the animal, and help scientists better study the life of the beautiful forest giants.
In the territory Russian Federation There are two moose farms where extremely healthy moose milk is obtained. There were seven such farms on the territory of the USSR, where they tried to use moose not only as a dairy animal, but also as a riding animal. Due to the difficulties in breeding animals, these projects were considered economically ineffective.
And Masha’s daughter.
Also on the territory of the biological station, one roe deer lives in an enclosure; she was brought to Losiny Ostrov as a cub, was taken out, raised, but she cannot be released into the wild - stray dogs could kill her. In general, dogs are a big problem for the national park. Dogs kill up to 20 sika deer every year. And not for food, but for hunting. They are afraid of moose, because a moose can easily kill a dog with a blow of its hoof. But a tiny roe deer will have no chance.
The excursion was wonderful and I really enjoyed it. Not only did I learn a lot of new and interesting things about the horned inhabitants of the forest, but I was also able to communicate with them. And petting a beautiful elk and feeding her by hand is an incomparable pleasure.
I would highly recommend everyone to go on an excursion to the Elk Biological Station, both you and your children will probably really like it!
Elk biological station
tel: 8-965-230-60-31
Yutkin Ivan Alexandrovich
Visiting hours: 11:00 and 13:00
(Due to the peculiarities of keeping animals at the biological station: feeding time, rest time)
Duration of the excursion: 45 min
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Directions:
from metro station VDNKh
: any regular bus, going into the area. Drive to the 1st stop after the MKAD (~1 km from the MKAD - before turning to the village of Druzhba). Then walk for about 40 minutes along the main road through the village (~3-4 km) until the road ends in the forest. Then turn left (a checkpoint with a barrier is visible). Then go straight all the time (keep to the left at the fork) - we get straight to the gate of the biological station.
from the railway station "Los"
: bus No. 547 (rarely runs - you need to check the schedule), or
from the Perlovskaya railway station
": bus or minibus No. 3 to final stop(near the forest), then - checkpoint and straight ahead all the time (at the fork to the left).
by car
- you can drive directly into the territory of the biological station, access is the same as from the VDNKh metro station.
Cost of the excursion: 220 rubles - adults, children ~100 rubles, parking on site (after the barrier) - 200 rubles.
Moose biological station:who lives in the specially protected zone of the Losiny Ostrov National Park?
The Elk Biological Station is truly the pearl of the Losiny Ostrov National Park. Having created it in 2002, employees saved and raised a large number of elk calves that were once left without maternal care. Now on the territory of the Elk Biological Station you can see not only moose, but also sika deer, wild boars and even roe deer. But first things first.
Losiny Ostrov National Park is unique natural complex, surrounded by urban developments of Moscow and the Moscow region. It was created in 1983 and, along with Sochi, is one of the first national parks in Russia. Located northeast of Moscow, this 128 km2 forest patch is the size of a normal Central Russian city. (here you can put picture No. 1 - a map of Moscow and Losiny Island - from some parttext, you can write a signature under the picture) The Moscow Ring Road passes through the territory of the national park. highway, which divides the National Park into two parts - Moscow and Moscow region. So, without leaving the city of Moscow, you can find yourself in an unusually beautiful forest, in which all the trees that exist in the forests of the Moscow region grow, moose, foxes, squirrels, hares, martens live, woodpeckers knock their beaks, hawks and jays scream, and other birds arrange their lives, the diversity of which is estimated at about 165 species. All this is the wealth of the Elk Island National Park, which visitors, observing the rules of behavior in the forest, can see with their own eyes.
Yours unusual name“Elk Island” received in the middle of the 17th century. Then it was an island of forest among arable land, now it is an island of forest surrounded by urban development. Speaking about the past, it is more correct to use the name “Elk-Pogonny Island”, “pogonny” because during the hunt for moose, they were driven from the dense forest to open spaces - fields and arable lands, with the help of dogs, so it was easier to catch the animal. Elk meat was especially valued at that time, and the antlers served as an excellent trophy, and in the 18th-19th centuries in Russia, officer uniforms were made from the skin taken from the legs of animals - tight pants, which were called “leggings”. (picture No. 2: taken from Wikipedia - “Portrait of Life Hussar Colonel Evgraf Vladimirovich Davydov” by O. Kiprensky)
Years passed, and from the beginning of the 20th century, moose hunting began to be less popular - the number of individuals decreased, and the hunt itself was banned in an attempt to restore the population. Now, for 30 years, Elk Island has been a specially protected natural area, and the staff of the national park strictly monitors the number and living conditions of animals, the growth and development of plants. Inspectors ensure order within the boundaries of the national park and suppress any violations by visitors.
Elk biological station
The concept " national park“implies the simultaneous carrying out of three types of activities: scientific, environmental and environmental education. And it was precisely within the framework of environmental, educational, and scientific purposes that the Elk Biological Station was created in 2002 in the ranger section of the national park, 2 km from the village of Druzhba, Mytishchi microdistrict. (picture No. 3: location of the Biological Station) The goals of the creation were to rescue lost moose calves and other animals, help them, provide food, and also to “dilute” the closed moose population of the national park with animals from other territories.
Thus, to enrich the gene pool of moose living in the park, 10 years ago a young elk Yadviga, a male Lukoil and a female Yanguta were brought from the Kostroma moose farm to the Moose Biological Station. The moose calves were raised at a biological station, carefully looked after, and closer to summer they were released into the wild, wearing special collars with radio tags-beacons to monitor the movement of their charges and the formation of the habitats of these animals. Every year, tamed moose gave birth to offspring, and the young animals were also fed and released into the wild. Some returned back - they feed at the Elk Biological Station and it is safe there, while others preferred wild conditions. The most “faithful” of the Elk Biological Station turned out to be the elk Malysha, who is now 12 years old. In 2004, employees of the National Park rescued her, taking her from a private zoo, where she was wasting away due to improper conditions of detention - the owners did not know how to feed the moose correctly, and she was in a cramped enclosure, which aggravated the situation. Finding herself on the territory of the biological station, with no restrictions on movement and a healthy diet, Malysha soon gave birth and gave birth to two calves at once. And now she is at the biological station with her young daughter - while she does not have a name, everyone simply calls the elk calf - Small. (picture No. 4 – Baby’s mother is lying down, Little one is standing next to her) The process of communication between moose and each other is very interesting; they make an unusual sound, similar to a mixture of mooing and meowing. This sound is also reproduced by the staff of the biological station, entering into a dialogue with the moose and creating an atmosphere of mutual understanding and trust.
More about moose
Moose are the most important and largest “vegetarians” of Elk Island. In winter, in the wild, they feed on the bark and branches of deciduous trees and pine trees; at the biological station they are also fed steamed oatmeal. In the summer, while in natural environment habitat, these animals eat herbaceous plants: they especially love fireweed and some marsh plants; they happily eat mushrooms and rowan fruits. Elk is the largest species of the deer family; at the withers it is significantly taller than a person of average height, and in weight it is 5 times heavier. Only males wear horns, and the larger the horns, and no matter how large the male himself is, the more respected he will be by other individuals. (picture No. 5: Elk with horns, and picture No. 6 Moose and calf) The elk is called “Eared” because its horn resembles a plow in shape. The elk need the antlers themselves not for defense at all, but in order to organize fights during the mating season. (picture No. 7: Fights between males) For defense, the elk uses strong hooves, which, unlike a horse, can fight off predators in all directions at once. (picture No. 8 – Caption: An elk with one blow of its hoof can kill even a wolf) Moreover, moose run very fast - up to 56 km/h, they are excellent jumpers - they can jump over a fence 1.5-2 meters high from a standstill, and they are good swimmers and divers. (picture No. 9: Elk is swimming) For example, on hot days of summer, moose escape from blood-sucking insects by staying for a long time in ponds and reservoirs.
This unusual forest animal can be found at the Elk Biological Station and you can even feed it carrots, bread and apples. In the summer, when large animals go into the forests, wounded, lost or abandoned moose calves in need of help are brought to the territory of the biological station. It often happens that a moose cow that has recently given birth leaves for a short time from her offspring in search of food, leaves them so as not to bother them with long journeys, and people, seeing moose calves alone, think that they are lost, feed and pet them. The moose, upon returning, will never approach the little elk calf that the man stroked - he is already a stranger to her. This is how abandoned cubs appear and are brought to the biological station. In the summer, moose calves are fed with whole goat milk, for which purpose several goats are kept on the territory of the biological station year-round.
Who else can you meet at the biological station?
However, moose are not the only inhabitants of the Elk Biological Station. Beautiful sika deer come here to feed. (picture No. 10: Sika deer at the feeder) The history of the acclimatization of these animals in the Moscow region goes back to the mid-20th century, when sika deer were brought from Far East Russia. Initially, even before the formation of the Losiny Ostrov National Park, sika deer were kept in special enclosures in the Mytishchi Forest Park and were later released into the wild. When the National Park was created, sika deer continued to be fed, because in the winter conditions of the Moscow region with high snow cover, these animals cannot survive on their own. The animals are accustomed to the fact that the national park staff does not drive them away, feeds them and protects them from dangers, so every year before the onset of cold weather, a whole herd of about 100 sika deer come to spend the winter at the Elk Biological Station. With the arrival of spring, when living conditions in wildlife become less tough, sika deer, like moose, go into the forests.
Also, another representative of the deer family, the roe deer Masha, has been living at the Elk Biological Station for 3 years now. She was found on the border of the Moscow and Tver regions, her mother was hit by a car, and tiny one-month-old Masha was found and rescued, taking her to a biological station. Although she is the only roe deer in the entire territory of the national park, Masha is not at all lonely - she is friends and often plays with the cats living next to her (picture No. 11: roe deer and cat).
If you're lucky, you can also meet wild boars at the Elk Biological Station (picture No. 12: wild boars, if the quality is not suitable, you can take picture No. 12 boar 2). These animals are practically not shown to people; they are shy and come to the biological station solely in search of food. A special feeding trough was built for them 500 m from the biological station, where oats, bread, and some vegetables are brought. However, even the employees of the biological station, who bring them food every day, cannot get close to these animals. Hearing the noise of the engine from afar, the wild boars run away into the forest. But as soon as the employee pours the food and moves about 100 meters away from the feeder, the wild boars immediately run up to feed. (picture no. 13) The most interesting thing is that not only wild boars eat the poured food, but also sika deer and even O rons - this is how they help several species of animals at once at the Elk Biological Station.
Losiny Island is an extraordinary natural area, rich in different types plants and animals. The Elk Biological Station is that section of the national park where, literally five kilometers from Moscow, you can see animals almost in natural conditions, learn the history of the distribution of species, their characteristics and habits. Anyone can come to the Elk Biological Station by pre-registering for an excursion. Come, we are always glad to have guests!
In Moscow you can often hear many enthusiastic stories. Indeed, sometimes it is amazing that among the metropolis there are still islands of greenery, comfort and tranquility. This is very important for the population major cities, because you still need to rest from the noise and bustle. Of particular interest is the national biological station, which is located in the park and also deserves special attention.
A little about the park itself
Losiny Ostrov is wide famous Russia. Its area is truly vast (about 116 sq. km), it is located on the territory of Moscow and the Moscow region. The park consists of forest, ponds and swamps.
Of course, most of the territory is occupied by forests; only 7% of the territory is allocated to water bodies and swamps. The park can be divided into 3 parts:
- an area under special protection;
- walking area and places for sports (mostly special routes are laid here, that is, visits are limited);
- a recreation area that can be freely visited.
It is interesting that such a large territory consists of several smaller Shchelkovsky, Alekseevsky and Losinopogonny. Within Moscow there are Yauzsky and Losinoostrovsky.
Many people visit Elk Island National Park. The biological station located here especially attracts visitors.
History of the park
Now it’s worth talking a little about how this unique natural area was created, as well as highlighting the main events of its history. The very first mention of this place dates back to 1406. Initially, the lands were used as hunting grounds for Russian tsars and princes. Famous interesting fact that it was in this area that Tsar Ivan the Terrible hunted bears. For many years, a conservation regime was in effect here.
After quite a long time, the first forestry was organized in this place. It was founded in 1842. The forestry department carried out the organization of the forest and its improvement. Around the same time, one might say, the man-made creation of the forest began. A large number of pines were planted; such plantings were carried out for more than 100 years, many trees have survived to the present day.
Biological station in Losiny Ostrov park: review
As you know, on the territory of a huge national park there is a very unusual object- moose biological station. The status of a national park implies not only environmental and scientific activities, but also environmental education activities. As part of all these areas, it was decided to open the Elk Biological Station. Now it’s worth figuring out what kind of project was created on the territory of Losiny Ostrov Park.
The biological station is a special territory where moose are kept. The purpose of organizing such a territory is to rescue lost moose calves, provide assistance and food to them, and also to dilute the local population with individuals brought from other places.
The elk biological station in Elk Island National Park can already boast of many achievements. To enrich the animal population, three moose calves were brought here from the Kostroma moose farm. Here they were carefully looked after, raised, and after some time they were released into the wild. In order not to lose the moose, they were put on special collars with which their movements could be tracked. Every year the animals gave birth to offspring. This practice is carried out here periodically.
Why is it worth visiting this place?
Many people are eager to visit Elk Island National Park. The biostation is no exception; there are always visitors here. You can see really unusual things here. It is especially interesting to look at the process of interaction and communication between animals. They make unusual sounds, something you can really hear in very few places. Biological station workers have learned to reproduce similar sound effects, because this is very important when in contact with animals.
This hike will be especially educational for children. Looking at animals up close will be truly interesting for the younger generation; this will arouse interest in studying biology.
How to get there: several route options
So, you should definitely go to such a wonderful place as the biostation (Losiny Ostrov). How to get to the park? Many people have this question. You can get here either by car or by several types of public transport.
The first option is on any bus heading to the region (from You need to get to the first stop after the Moscow Ring Road before turning to the village of Druzhba. Then you need to go to the forest, then turn left (you will see a checkpoint with a barrier), then go straight when the road starts to disperse - stay to the left.
The second option is from railway station“Los” goes by bus No. 547, or from the “Perlovskaya” station - bus or minibus No. 3, they reach the final stop near the forest.
The third option is by private vehicle along the Yaroslavskoye Highway until the turn to the village of Druzhba.
Losiny Ostrov National Park, located in the northeast of Moscow and the Moscow region is perfect place for those lovers of forests and fresh air who do not want to leave the city. Here you have a unique opportunity to be one on one with nature without leaving the metropolis. But you won’t be able to cook barbecue or bake potatoes over a fire here; the park’s territory is strictly guarded.
Elk Island is a paradise for families with children, athletes and history buffs. It will also be good for those who just want to relax, wander along forest paths and be alone with themselves.
About the park
The park's territory is more than 116 km2. The forest occupies about 80% of the total area, 25% of which are located in Moscow. Losiny Island is one of the first national parks in our country. Reservoirs (ponds) occupy 2% of the territory, and 5% are swamps. Several rivers flow through the park. The Yauza and Pekhorka rivers originate here. There is also a tiny river called the Elk.
The park has three zones:
- Specially protected area, slightly less than half of the entire territory
- Walking and sports area
- Recreation area for mass visits.
Since one thousand four hundred and six, the territory of the current Losiny Island was part of the Taininsky palace volost, the lands of which served as hunting grounds for Russian tsars and princes.
Since 1800, the first forest districts appeared here, and the organization of the territory began. And in 1937, Losiny Island became part of the “green ring” around the capital.
In one thousand nine hundred and eighty-three, Elk Island became known as a National Park. In 2004, there was an attempt to reduce the forest area for the construction of the fourth transport ring. Fortunately, this idea was not implemented.
What is remarkable about Losiny Ostrov Park?
Connoisseurs of wildlife will find many rare plants on the territory of the reserve, and a wide variety of animals can also be found here. Elk Island is known for the fact that moose still live here, and from time to time they come out onto the roadways of the streets adjacent to the park.
Twenty years ago, sika deer could be seen in areas designated for public recreation. Now they have been taken deeper into the regional part of the forest to avoid the extermination of these rare animals by poachers.
One of the most favorite pastimes for families with children is hand-feeding squirrels. You can see them in the park, they are not afraid of people, and readily take nuts and seeds from your hands.
Elk Island is popular with cyclists. Here they have freedom - many wide and comfortable paths make it possible to ride through the forest without interference.
By the way, one of the main attractions of the park is the Paper Clearing. It was cut down in time immemorial to transport timber that was used to make paper.
Now it is a well-paved wide road cutting through the forest from north to south, where in the summer you can ride a bicycle or roller skate without fear of getting hit by a car. After all, the entry of vehicles into the park is strictly limited.
Elk Island has several playgrounds decorated with wooden figures of animals from favorite children's fairy tales. In general, animal figures carved from wood are constantly found in the park, in the most unexpected places: they stand along the paths, and some peek out from under the bushes. Kids are delighted when they find a bear cub or a wooden bunny near the path.
Ecological centers and excursions
In the northern part of the park (not far from Prokhodchikov Street) there is an equestrian club where you can rent a horse and ride through the forest along safe routes. Nearby is the Museum of Russian Life, the Bird Garden rare bird reserve and a biological station.
In environmental and historical centers parks, which include “Russian Life”, “Red Pine”, “Abramtsevo”, “Tea Party in Mytishchi”, excursions are organized that will be of interest to children and adults. The main topics are history, Moscow studies, and ecology. For example, an excursion for children called the “Trail of Fairy Tales” takes place in such interesting forest places as Bear Corner, Sosnovaya Grivka and others. Children get acquainted with different plants, learn to understand bird and animal tracks, and observe the habits of small animals. During the excursion, you can relax in one of the environmental centers, where you will always be treated to tea from a samovar, they will tell you many fascinating stories about Russian hunting in ancient times, about the first water supply system and many others.
It is believed that somewhere in the park the hunting lodge of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, or rather what is left of it, is lost. Historians say the house may be of cultural and historical value. There are also rumors that treasures are hidden in it. But most likely, this is just idle gossip.
Elk Island is a huge forest with an ancient history. A few weeks are not enough for an ordinary person to explore the entire territory of the park. Any visitor will find something to their liking here. History buffs can attend exciting excursions, athletes ride bicycles in summer and ski in winter, children play and learn to understand and appreciate nature. Tourists take walks to the sources of famous Moscow rivers. At any time of the year it is a good place to relax with the whole family.
How to get there from the metro:
You can get to the park in different ways. One of them is the entrance from the street. Roterta, st. Prokhodchikov. The nearest metro stations are Medvedkovo and Babushkinskaya, you can also walk from the Los platform at Yaroslavskaya railway or get from the VDNH metro station by buses No. 172, 136. In addition, from the Ulitsa Podbelskogo metro station you can get to another part of the park by trams No. 36, 12, 29.
For residents of the North-East of the Moscow region, encounters with forest giants are not uncommon. In our area, moose often go out to major highways and wander into residential neighborhoods. And the people are inquisitive; As soon as an elk appears near the road, a traffic jam immediately forms, people take out their cell phones and try to capture it. Even if it’s not the first time they’ve seen an animal. But I personally understand that moose are still wild animals, and if they throw their legs forward, scared, it won’t seem like much...
This is so, a lyrical digression. One more thing. My profession allows me to see a bunch of wonderful places near Moscow. I am a journalist. She worked for almost 10 years in Korolev, which also borders " Elk Island", and therefore at one time I visited all the eco-centers on the territory of the national park. I visited the biological station more than once. And every time - the most positive emotions from communicating with moose. The last visit took place as part of a motor rally of journalists from the Moscow region, which was dedicated to the Year of Ecology in Russia. By the way: the vast majority of residents of the capital and region do not even know that in the immediate vicinity there is an opportunity to communicate with moose in a safe environment...
Now (June 2017) Boniface (or simply Bonya), who is just over a year old, and three-year-old Dina are greeting visitors at the “Moose Biological Station” (the pupils change, so it is not a fact that, for example, next year they will still be at the biological station) . They see guests from afar and rush towards them in anticipation of a treat.
While the moose are crunching carrots, the staff of the national park talk about the peculiarities of the animals’ behavior, nutrition (never offer moose white bread! Carrots are their favorite treat), how they raise orphaned babies and then help them adapt to the wild.
Before this visit, I had not been to the biological station for 3 or 4 years - something has changed. Reconstruction was completed here in December 2015. The area has been landscaped, parking has been created, and convenient paths have been laid out for visitors so that they don’t have to jump on uncut grass. There are even observation decks. The head of the biological station is quite young in age. But it’s clear that he loves his work and talks excitedly. And I’m ready to talk about moose for hours.
Of course, we listened. However, everyone (adult uncles and aunts!) really wanted to feed and pet the moose. Dina takes patting on the head quite calmly. But the little one starts to get nervous from too much attention and goes to a safe distance from people.
For those who have not yet encountered moose, who know the person, there is some slight fear - what if he bites when he takes food from his hands. Such things are rare. I noticed that they take food carefully with their lips.
Despite the fact that the Elk Biological Station is a sensitive facility, anyone can get here by booking an excursion. In addition, wild boars are kept here, which are not averse to eating black bread. And if you’re lucky, you can also watch the wary sika deer, for which feeding areas have been organized in the vicinity of the biological station.
