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The primeval forest of Bialowieza is a mainstay for 12 thousand species of animals. That is about 32% of total number of species in Poland.

It is presumed that only 50% of animal species living in primeval forest of Bialowieza are known to us. Therefore the true number of species may amount to 25 thousand.

Insects are the most numerous group (9284 species). Among vertebrates living in the forests of Bialowieza birds are the most diverse taxonomic group (around 250 species).

(JT)

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Bialowieza National Park

Bialowieza National Park is located in the eastern part of Poland at the border with Belorussia. The Park lies in the central part of Bialowieza Primeval Forest, which is the most natural forest complex in the lowland part of Europe.

National Park in Bialowieza is the oldest national park in Poland.

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