Lake Baikal – The Deepest Lake on Earth
WEBLake Baikal is one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in Siberia and the entire planet. Lying in a rift depression in the southern part of Eastern Siberia, this is the oldest lake in the world (about 25-35 million years old).
Lake Baikal Facts
WEBLake Baikal is 640km long and judging by its dimensions only it would be more of a sea than a lake. Baikal is also the world’s most ancient freshwater lake, it originated 20-25 million years ago. It is home to many unique species of …
Lake Baikal Fauna and Flora
WEBOf these plants and animals, 75% are found only in the Lake Baikal region, which makes its conservation crucial. BAIKAL FAUNA. Baikal’s fauna includes almost all types of animals living in fresh water bodies. There is no other lake in …
Baikal Legends – Lake Baikal
WEBThe most popular is the legend of the Buryat people. According to it, Lake Baikal appeared in ancient times as a result of an earthquake. Legend says, the earth opened up and fire spewed from its depths, burning everything in its way. All people could do was run out of its way and pray to the gods. But the gods were deaf to their cry for help.
Lake Baikal Climate – Lake Baikal
WEBFrom January to May, Lake Baikal is almost entirely covered by a layer of ice of about 1-2 meters, except for a small area of 15-20 km at the source of Angara. One of the amazing mysteries of Lake Baikal is the appearance, during the winter, of huge dark rings on the ice, visible from above.
Baikal seal – Lake Baikal
WEBBaikal seals are very friendly and easy to train, a whole show with these amazing creatures can be seen at the Nerpinarium in Listvyanka. According to estimates, there are currently about 80-100 thousand Baikal seals.
Lake Baikal Rivers and Island – Lake Baikal
WEBBaikal’s Island, Rivers and Surrounding Nature. The lake lies in a glacial rift depression, surrounded by mountain ranges and hills. The coastline is 2 thousand km long, the western coast is rocky and steep, the eastern one is smoother as the mountains are located tens of kilometers from the coast.
baikal-rosemary – Lake Baikal
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