The Ural Mountains, also known as the Eurasian Mountains, are a mountain range that stretches from the Arctic Ocean to the Ural River in Russia. The Ural Mountains form a natural border between Europe and Asia and are the longest mountain range in Russia. The Ural Mountains are divided into two parts: the northern part is known as the Urals and the southern part is known as the Ural. The Urals are the highest mountain range in Europe, with an average elevation of 1, 500 meters. The Ural Mountains are home to many species of plants and animals, including the snow leopard, brown bear, and lynx.