Fauna of the Ussuriisky taiga

In September 2004 Phoenix in cooperation with Wildlife Conservation Society and the Far Eastern State University, published “Fauna of the Ussuriisky taiga”, a field -guide on the wildlife of the region. This book, intended for tourists, travelers, researchers, schoolchildren and broad public, will provide rich material for observations and learning, help get an insight into the wonderful corners of the nature, and get acquainted with the unique world of the Sikhote -Alin mountain ridge. The Sikhote-Alin mountain ridge stretches from the south to the north, for about 2,000 kilometers, and is parallel to the coasts of the Sea of Japan and the Tatar Strait. Average heights of mountain peaks range from 640 to 850 m above the sea level. This area is characterized by high biological diversity and nature beauty. The colorful manual contains photos and concise descriptions in both Russian and English of about three hundred species (from insects to large predators) that comprise a small part of the wildlife of this surprising area. It also contains the habitat maps and information on protected territories of the region. Leading biologists and ecologists wrote articles for the book.