Тhe most famous Russian wild animal is, of course, the bear. Also in vast taiga forests one can meet wolves, foxes, hares, squirrels, wild pigs, roe deer, and so on. Some of them can be rather dangerous, especially in mating season.
On March 3, the world celebrates the Day of Wild Nature, established to draw attention to environmental issues and intensify the fight against poaching.
According to the UN, the annual turnover in this segment of the black market is about $ 20 billion.
In Russia, those animals, birds and fish that are listed in the Red Book of Russia or are subject to CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) are illegally mined. In 2013, the Russian Criminal Code even introduced a new article providing for responsibility for their fishing and sale.
According to the UN, the annual turnover in this segment of the black market is about $ 20 billion.
In Russia, those animals, birds and fish that are listed in the Red Book of Russia or are subject to CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) are illegally mined. In 2013, the Russian Criminal Code even introduced a new article providing for responsibility for their fishing and sale.