What wild animals are native to Sweden?

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.

1. What animal is native to Sweden?
2. Does Sweden have grizzly bears?
3. Are there any tigers in Sweden?
4. Are there wild cats in Sweden?
5. What predators live in Sweden?
6. Are there wild bears in Sweden?
7. Are there caribou in Sweden?
8. Does Sweden have elk?
9. Does Sweden have poisonous snakes?
10. Are rabbits native to Sweden?
11. Does Sweden have moose or elk?
12. Does Sweden have raccoons?
13. Are there Foxes in Sweden?
14. Does Sweden have geese?
15. Are there sharks in Sweden?

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.

Does Sweden have grizzly bears?

The bears which inhabit the forests and mountains of Sweden are Brown Bears, Ursus arctos. In the wild, a male can weigh as much as 350 kg and a female up to 240 kg.

Are there any tigers in Sweden?

No tigers in Sweden

Apart from appearances in circus and zoos, no tiger has ever been spotted in Sweden's wild.

Are there wild cats in Sweden?

Sweden - Lynx. The Lynx is noted to be the biggest wild feline or cat animal in Europe, and is the third most common big predator in Sweden. Humans are the main predators, followed by brown bears. The nature of the lynx tends to be shy and they often evade being seen by people.

What predators live 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.

Are there wild bears in Sweden?

The Swedish Brown Bear population has grown to a number of at about 3000 individuals, distributed across the central and northern parts of Sweden. Adult bears generally weigh between 100-300 kg for males and 60-200 for females. Bears are very shy and do not attack people, but should be respected and kept at a distance.

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.

Does Sweden have elk?

Elk are widely distributed throughout Sweden, from the giants inhabiting the wilderness of the mighty Sarek National Park in Lapland (hunting restrictions have meant that large bulls have been better able to survive and reproduce) down to the lower regions of this vast country, but the forests of Bergslagen are a ...

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 rabbits native to Sweden?

Rabbits are not native to Sweden and the problem has stemmed from just a few domestic pets being released and rabbits doing what rabbits do best.

Does Sweden have moose or elk?

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"!

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 there Foxes in Sweden?

The artic fox is a naturally found in the northern regions of artic Sweden. In bygone years the artic fox was especially hunted by humans, for its meat and fur coat. ... Foxes tend to reside more in the northern regions and their diet is mainly of lemmings.

Does Sweden have geese?

The Skånegås - also known as Scania Geese or South Sweden Geese - originate from Sweden, specifically from the towns of Vomb and Hunneberga around the end of the 19th century. This goose looks similar to the Pomeranian Goose and the Danish Goose, and it is believed that it is a descendent from the Pomeranian.

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.