Taiga Endangered Animals

Taiga is the Russian word for forest and it is also the largest terrestrial biome in the world. It covers the northern parts of Eurasia and North America, beginning just below the arctic biome. Numerous species of animals and birds live here, many of which are endangered.

Bears

There are a few different species of bear that reside in the Taiga. Out of these, the grizzly bear is endangered, with especially small numbers in North America.

Beavers

Due to over-hunting of the beaver for its pelts, this Taiga animal is an endangered species. Hunting laws are now in place to help reinvigorate the population.

Siberian Species

Siberian tigers, also known as Amurs, and Siberian cranes are two endangered animals living in the Russian Taiga.

Wood Bison

The wood bison was hunted for both its fur and its meat until the Canadian government stepped in in the 1920s. Today, it is an endangered species.

Reasons for Endangered Status

While hunting is a big reason for some Taiga species to become endangered, there are others. Pollution, logging and habitat loss from development are all valid reasons.

References

• Taiga Animals
• Taiga: Endangered Animals
• Animal Corner: Taiga Biome