Sikhote-Alin, Mountain range in Khabarovsk and Primorsky Krai, Russia
Sikhote-Alin is a mountain range in Khabarovsk and Primorsky Krai that runs for several hundred kilometers through the Russian Far East. The peaks rise beyond 2000 meters (6560 feet) and the landscape shifts between dense forests, steep slopes, and rocky ridges.
Russian explorers charted the region during the 19th century, while settlers and hunters gradually reached the southern foothills. During the 20th century, metal pieces from a meteorite fall landed in several areas across the range.
The indigenous Nanai, Udege, and Orochi peoples maintain their traditional ways of life within these mountains, where the name originates from Manchurian language.
Visitors entering the central parts of the range often need ranger accompaniment, since the forests are remote and difficult to reach. When encountering large animals such as bears, it is important to remain calm and avoid sudden movements.
The range is home to both northern taiga species like reindeer and southern species such as the Amur leopard. This mix comes from the meeting of different climate zones along the extended chain.
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