Zoology sympathize with the Belarusian hare-Beliakov, which are other forest animals suffer from heat and late winter. "Of all the forest dwellers are most warm and problems of the beginning of winter has brought a hare-Beliakov, which in late November changed its gray to white coat" - told the agency Interfax researcher of the State environmental agency "Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve" Igor Medvedev.
He explained that "due to lack of snow hare- were clearly visible on a dark ground, making it easier to hunt birds of prey."
Medvedev also said that because of warmer weather in Belarus "awake, some badgers, which to hibernation more than a month ago." "Burrows due plus air temperature was warm. Barsuki have begun to surface to find food, "- he said.
He also lamented that "none of Berezinsky bears in the reserve because of a lack of snow is not going to even go into hibernation." At the same time, he said, "in recent years they have become accustomed late lie in the couch."
Scientists believe that "the latest bedding at beneficial effects on the Belarusian bears." "They have become more powerful, because they do not spend reserves of the body for a long nap. In fact, they appeared extra month and a half to full power roots, berries, other food, which in December, when there is no snow, quite a lot in the woods "- explained Medvedev.
First, he said, "should torpid , which appeared in February Bear."
Medvedev stressed that the latest bedding torpid not aggravated nature of the bears: "They are not aggressive but cautious." "Over the past 25 years in the reserve was not bear-Shatunov, which would behave aggressive and attacked the man, "he explained.
In reserve, home to more than 100 bears. On average, adults Belarusian brown bears weigh 130 - 170 kg. Brown bear brought into the Red Book of Belarus.
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