The Red Book of Moscow includes 573 species of animals, plants and mushrooms

The Red Book of Moscow includes 573 species of animals, plants and mushrooms. This is reported on Tuesday, February 4, on the website of the mayor's office of the capital.

It is noted that the book prescribes measures for the protection of rare representatives of fauna and flora, as well as information about small species of birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, invertebrate animals, reports "Moscow 24". Also in the book you can find data on familiar plants or vascular, mosses, algae, lichens and fungi.

The information is illustrated with photos, so that nature lovers can recognize plants and animals in the natural environment.

Sergey Burmistrov, Head of the Department's Biodiversity Conservation Division, said that a big role in the preparation of the current edition of the Red Book belongs to the scientific community of Moscow, reports IA Regnum. According to him, more than 700 naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts made no less contribution.

In 2024, the biologists of the department recorded 136 species of animals more than in 2023, reports the agency of city news "Moscow".

January 29, it was reported that the smallest bird in Russia, the yellow-headed kinglet, was found in Moscow in the national park "Elk Island". The bird stays in Moscow for the winter, but in case of insufficient food, it can fly to more southern regions, notes NSN.

January 24, it was reported that beavers, weasels and russak hares are found in natural areas of Moscow. In particular, the beaver in the capital's Red Book is assigned the third category of rarity.

On December 2, participants of the project "White Stork in the Moscow region" summarized the results of observations of nests of the bird, listed in the Red Book of the region. In 2024 in the Moscow region counted 223 settled nests, most of which were used by pairs of storks to breed 2-5 chicks, reports 360.ru.