In order to preserve unique biological species, they create special conservation zones in which a person is not allowed to violate natural harmony: to hunt, fish, and collect plants. In our country there are several such territories. There are also in the south. For example, the reserve "Big Utrish" in Anapa.
Territorial composition
They created a reserve in 2010. Its territory includes partly the Big Utrish Nature Reserve. The territory of the reserve is divided into several sections. Some of them are forests, another part is the sea. "Utrish" in translation from the Adyghe language means "collapse." This name of this area was not given by chance. Scree and landslides here happen quite often. In addition, tectonic processes are constantly going on here, thanks to them and the influence of sea waves, the appearance of a narrow and steep coastline is constantly changing. The Utrish Nature Reserve in Anapa is not only a forest and the sea, but also mountains. The two highest of them are located on the Abrau Peninsula. This is Oryol 548.6 m high and Mare 531.6 m high.
Rich flora
The Utrish Nature Reserve, whose photos are presented in this article, is rich in diverse vegetation. There are coniferous and deciduous forests, as well as shrubs. Hornbeam, dates, pines, beech, linden and juniper, ash and pistachios grow in it. The Utrish Nature Reserve is a place in which relict species of flora representatives grow. 72 of them are listed in the Red Book. There are also plants that have come down to our days from the preglacial period: false yellow onion, yew berry, and also medlar, German pistachio, blunt pistachio, including oriental beech and leather scumpia, guelder-rose pride, light maple, and feathery feather, tanning sumac and the sclech colchis.
Dangerous trees
Tourists need to be very careful, especially if they are new to the southern flora. Harmless-looking plants can harm human health. For example, hold a tree, the place of growth of which is the Utrish Nature Reserve, is very dangerous. Once in its thickets, you can stay there forever, which often happens with animals. Large thorns do not release their prey and do not allow it to move forward, so you should not even try to get through the thickets of the hold-tree, it is better to avoid them.
Animal world
Like other similar places, the Utrish Nature Reserve is a refuge for many species of mammals. Some of them are listed in the Red Book. For example, a Caucasian forest cat. These animals live alone and hide very well, so seeing them is not so easy. The favorite habitat of cats is the mountains. Usually a Caucasian cat is hiding from people, but the lack of food, and these are usually small animals and birds, make her go out to their dwelling and prey on domestic animals.
Several species of bats live in coastal grottoes. Scientists have even discovered a rare European black-eye. Also, the Utrish Nature Reserve is a place where 8 species of amphibians plus 14 species of reptiles live. Here live turtles, snakes, snakes, newts, frogs, toads and coppers.
Marine life
Do not forget that the territory of the reserve is located not only on land, but also on the sea. And fish live in it. Trout, and also the Black Sea beluga are listed in the Red Book of Russia. And in the Red Book of the Krasnodar Territory there is a light croaker, a yellow trigger, and also a four-lane chromogobius. Some inhabitants of the Black Sea prefer to live in it only in the summer. For example, bluefish, bonito. Here they feed and breed, and with the onset of cold weather they go to the Sea of Marmara. And others live constantly: sprats, hamsa, horse mackerel and others.
