Pripyatsky National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Nature reserve in Belarus
About Pripyatsky National Park
It was founded in 1996 for preservation of natural landscapes around the Pripyat River from which it takes its name. Much of the park's area is occupied by turf swamps. Pripyatsky National Park is home to 51 species of mammals, including elk, wild boar, red deer, European badger, and Eurasian lynx. In 1987, bison were relocated to the territory. The other fauna of the park includes 11 species of amphibians, 7 species of reptiles, 37 species of fish, and 246 species of birds. The flora includes more than 950 species of vascular plants and 196 species of mosses. More than 500 hectares are occupied by cranberry thickets. Forests cover more than 85% of its territory (the most common are pine , oak , birch), about 500 hectares are occupied by the water surface of flood lakes. The national park
Top Attractions in Pripyatsky National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Pripyatsky National Park:
- ★Nature Museum
Pripyatsky National Park Travel Guide Sections
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