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11 incredible images of Sweden's wildlife
- 1) Arctic Fox. Arctic Fox is endangered and barely manages to survive in small fragmented populations in the Scandinavian mountains. ...
- 2) Wolf. ...
- 3) Lynx. ...
- 4) Moose / European Elk. ...
- 5) White Moose / European Elk. ...
- 6) Reindeer. ...
- 7) Brown Bear. ...
- 8) Great Grey Owl.
- What animal is native to Sweden?
- What wildlife is there in Sweden?
- Does Sweden have grizzly bears?
- Do polar bears live in Sweden?
- Does Sweden have raccoons?
- Are moose native to Sweden?
- Does Sweden have elk or moose?
- Are there owls in Sweden?
- Does Sweden have poisonous snakes?
- Are there caribou in Sweden?
- Are there scorpions in Sweden?
- Are there sharks in Sweden?
- How many moose are in Sweden?
- Why do Swedes live longer?
What animal is native to Sweden?
The Official National Animal of Sweden. Sweden's national animal is the Eurasian elk (Alces alces), which is known as a moose in American English. The moose is the largest member of the New World deer family. Unlike other deer, moose are solitary and don't travel in herds.
What wildlife is there in Sweden?
Sweden is a great place if you are interested in wildlife. You can spot moose, reindeer, deer and various birds without too much effort. But Sweden is also home to predators such as the bear, wolf, lynx and wolverine.
Does Sweden have grizzly bears?
Whilst the chances of encountering a Brown Bear in Sweden, Finland or Norway are slim (as in general Brown Bears will leave the area before you reach it having already smelt or heard you coming), if you do meet a bear it is recommended you do these 4 things: Talk loudly and deeply.
Do polar bears live in Sweden?
Are there any polar bears in Sweden? No! The nearest polar bears are in Spitsbergen in Norway, over 1000 miles north of Stockholm.
Does Sweden have raccoons?
Raccoon sightings are increasing in Sweden and experts blame illegal animal imports, Swedish Radio News reports. This invasive species is a threat for the local fauna, it reproduces quickly and thrives in urban environments. Last year, 19 people reported raccoon sightings throughout the country.
Are moose native to Sweden?
Moose is the largest species of the deer family. It can be found all over Sweden except on Gotland and the outer islands. Sweden has a denser Moose population than any other country. Although hundreds of thousands of Moose inhabit Sweden they can still be difficult to see in the wild.
Does Sweden have elk or moose?
Moose in Sweden number around 210,000 or up to 350,000 at their summer population peak. The Latin name, Alces alces, is known as a "moose" in North America and an älg (elk) in Sweden. But in North America, an "elk" is a deer-like animal otherwise known as a "Wapiti"!
Are there owls in Sweden?
More than a dozen snowy owls have been seen nesting in western central Sweden, the largest number in more than 30 years. Swedish Radio's local channel in Jämtland county reports that conservationists are happy with the discovery.
Does Sweden have poisonous snakes?
The adder (Vipera verus) is the only naturally occurring poisonous snake in Sweden. During one year, 136 patients were hospitalized due to adder bites in a population of 5.3 mill. (63% of the total population).
Are there caribou in Sweden?
The largest herds are in Russia, where there are between 2 and 3 million reindeer, while in Norway, Sweden and Finland, there are approximately another 800,000 in total.
Are there scorpions in Sweden?
Europe hosts a surprisingly high diversity of scorpions. ... Scorpion findings have also been reported from Germany, Holland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden, but no data indicate that these countries host permanent populations (as England does).
Are there sharks in Sweden?
At least fiifteen species of sharks can be found in Swedish waters; seven are regular visitors. Nearly half of the shark species reported from Swedish waters are considered by IUCN to be threatened with extinction. ... Rays found of Sweden include the common skate, thornback ray and common stingray.
How many moose are in Sweden?
The estimated moose population in Sweden and Norway is about 350,000 moose, as compared to roughly 200,000 here in Alaska. Overall moose density in Scandinavia is about 3.5 times greater than in Alaska, but Scandinavian hunters harvested only 1.3 times as many moose per hunter compared to Alaskan hunters.
Why do Swedes live longer?
Citizens' longevity is due in part to Sweden's commitment to environmental cleanliness. The water quality is satisfactory; 96 percent of those included in a poll approved of their country's drinking water. A lack of pollutants may also contribute to Sweden's higher-than-average life expectancy.
