2009

Ukraine

Animals and Plants in Ukraine

Ukraine has mostly coniferous and deciduous trees.

Such as pine, oak, fir, beech and birch.

The wealth of the forest includes not only timber, but also berries, mushrooms and medical herbs.

The animal world of Ukraine is different. It has hundreds of species of animals and birds. They are: wolf, fox,

badger, deer, elk, hamster, field mouse and so on.

The birds are: the sparrow, titmouse, grouse and owl.

Some fur animals, such a mink, silver-black fox, musk-rat, brought into Ukraine, have acclimatized well.

In the rivers and lakes there are perch, bream, pike and carp.

The Forest-Steppe zone contains the oak, elm, black poplar, willow, ash and pine.

The animals include squirrels, foxes, hares and roes.

It also should be said that the animal life of the Carpathians is unique. Here you can find deer, brown bears, wild

cats and pigs, black squirrels.

Bird life includes golden eagles and black woodpeckers. The plants of this region are also different and beautiful.

It is worth visiting. Especially in spring.

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