Chyornye Zemli Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Kalmykia, Russia
The reserve spans 121,900 hectares of steppe and semi-desert landscapes between the Kuma and Volga rivers in the Caspian lowlands of Kalmykia.
Established on June 11, 1990, the reserve received UNESCO biosphere status in December 1993 to protect and study steppe landscapes and saiga antelope populations.
The name Black Lands originates from the region's traditional winter pastures, where snow rarely covers the dark ground, making it suitable for livestock grazing.
The reserve contains two distinct areas: the main territory for saiga antelope conservation and the Lake Manych-Gudilo section for waterfowl protection.
The reserve houses the only research site in Russia for studying steppe and desert ecosystems, with temperatures ranging from -35°C to +42°C.
Inception: 1990
Website: http://zapovednik-chernyezemli.ru
GPS coordinates: 45.91139,45.97778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
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