ZOOGEOGRAPHIC PECULIARITIS AND LIFE CONDITIONS OF TERRESTRIAL MAMMALS OF THE BOTCHINSKY NATURE RESERVE (Khabarovsk Region)
The study history of the Botchinsky Nature Reserve is presented and its existing terrestrial faunas are described. During the observation period (2004-2008), 40 species of mammals representing 6 orders have been reported from the study area; according to available sources, their number can be as high as 57 species. A list of mammals is given, and their life conditions, the number and biotopes are described.