Synopsis

Stretching from towering, snow-capped peaks to sun-scorched deserts, the Caucasus region encompasses far more than just a mountain range. Its diverse habitats—from dense forests and vibrant alpine meadows to stark, arid salt flats—mirror Russia's broader natural splendor, supporting an astonishing variety of wildlife. Here roam wild boars, Eurasian lynx, long-eared hedgehogs, bezoar ibex, the increasingly rare highland European bison, and the uniquely striking glass lizard; a testament to Russia