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As Russia is so ... , it’s no surprise that this incredible country is home to a large number of ecosystems and different ... . Its forests, steppes and tundras provide habitat for many ... animals, including Asiatic black bears, snow leopards, polar bears, and small, rabbit-like ... called pikas.
Russia’s most famous animal species is the Siberian tiger, the largest ... in the world. These ... giants can grow to over 3m long, and weigh up to 300kg. How’s that for a big cat?! Siberian tigers are well adapted to life in the snowy ... of Russia.
Russia’s first national parks ... in the 19th century.