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In the mountain forests of central Greece, brown bears, wolves, wildcats, martens, wild boars, lynx, and deer can be found. In the south and the coastal areas, Mediterranean animals such as the jackal, wild goat, and porcupine are common. Greece has a variety of birds, including the heron, stork, and pelican.
- What is the main animal of Greece?
- How many species of animals live in Greece?
- What animals are in ancient Greece?
- Do monkeys live in Greece?
- Do lions live in Greece?
- Do foxes live in Greece?
- Does Greece have a national animal?
- Are there any Greek dog breeds?
- What did the Greeks keep as pets?
- How many dogs can you own in Greece?
- What did Greeks use animals for?
- Are there big cats in Greece?
- Were there Panthers in Greece?
- Does Greece have rats?
What is the main animal of Greece?
That's right: the dolphin, a friendly marine creature, is the symbol used to represent Greece – a fact unknown to many.
How many species of animals live in Greece?
As mentioned before, Greece is one of the richest countries of the European Union in terms of biodiversity. There are over 900 different species of wildlife and over 5,000 species of flora within its borders. This country is also host to some of Europe's largest and scariest animals – both on land and in the sea!
What animals are in ancient Greece?
Animals in ancient Greece
Like today, there were hares (like rabbits), deer, mice, foxes, squirrels, beavers, bears, wild pigs, and much more. But in ancient Greece there were also more dangerous animals like wolves and mountain lions, and even regular lions.
Do monkeys live in Greece?
There are no wild, native primates, besides people, in Europe. ... There is evidence in the fossil record of macaques and other monkeys all over Western Europe, as far east as Greece and even in Britain.
Do lions live in Greece?
Lions are only found in the wilds in Africa, but the felines have called many places home. Lions used to live in ancient Greece, the Balkans and parts of southern Russia.
Do foxes live in Greece?
The mountainous regions of the country, particularly the forests of Greece, host bears, wild cats, brown squirrels, jackals, wolves, foxes, deer and lynxes (especially in northern Greece).
Does Greece have a national animal?
The dolphin is one of the Greece's national animals. It has been featured prominently in Greek art as far back as Minoan times. The dolphin's name in ancient Greek means “fish with womb” which is pretty apt for a sea mammal!
Are there any Greek dog breeds?
It's All Greek to Us
While Greece may not be home to that many dog breeds, the few that it's given the world have been wonderful indeed. From the small, fox-like Alopekis to the massive war beast, the Molossus of Epirus, Greek dogs are as varied and beautiful as their culture.
What did the Greeks keep as pets?
Within the home and garden, the range of animals kept as pets was almost boundless, including dogs, ducks, geese, caged birds, rabbits, hares, tortoises, goats, quail and mice.
How many dogs can you own in Greece?
Law No 4039/2012 doesn't include a number regulating pets in detached, single-unit homes. Therefore, residents may keep more than two pets that have been microchipped, registered, and a clean bill of health under the condition that animal welfare is protected and health requirements and quiet hours are respected.
What did Greeks use animals for?
In ancient Greece and Rome, animal sacrifice was performed as a ritual to communicate with the gods, heroes, and other divine beings. Such rituals were meant to ask the divine recipients for favours, protection, and help, or to appease them.
Are there big cats in Greece?
According to historians, by the year 70 the giant cats were restricted to northern Greece, in the area between the rivers Aliakmon and Nestus. By the year 100 they became extinct in Eastern Europe as well.
Were there Panthers in Greece?
The ancient Greeks believed the panther was one of the favored mounts of the god Dionysus. Other names for this creature are pantera, pantere, and love cervere.
Does Greece have rats?
The brown rat (scient. Rattus norvegicus) is the most common rat in the cities of Crete, and in Europe generally. It is also known as the Norwegian rat, common rat and harbor rat. It lives in basements, warehouses and mostly in sewers, where it builds nests similar to those of birds.
