Russia's wildlife ABC: Sobol
The sable is nicknamed the "soft gold of the taiga" – because, in the old days, its fur was considered one of the most expensive in the world.
С – Соболь
This small fluffy predator lives in the Siberian taiga. In the old days, this animal – the sable – was the most coveted trophy for any hunter, which earned it the nickname "soft gold of the taiga". Today, wild populations are protected in Russia's national parks.
