Žuvintas, Biosphere reserve in Marijampolė County, Lithuania
The 13,000-hectare reserve contains wetlands, forests, and meadows, with Žuvintas Lake surrounded by dense reeds providing habitats for numerous species.
Professor Tad Ivanauskas initiated the protection of Lake Žuvintas in 1937, establishing hunting restrictions within a one-kilometer radius to safeguard local wildlife.
The reserve functions as an educational center where researchers study ecological systems and gather data about climate change impacts on local ecosystems.
Visitors can explore the 150-meter nature trail along Lake Žuvintas, with individual access free while organized groups need tickets from the visitor center.
The reserve houses 231 bird species, including the rare reed warbler, which breeds in only four European countries, making Lithuania a critical conservation site.
Inception: 1937
GPS coordinates: 54.48330,23.55000
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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