What wildlife is found in Western Europe?

The mammal fauna of the ecoregion is mostly composed of species widespread throughout Europe: red deer (Cervus elaphus), fallow deer (Dama dama), Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), badger (Meles meles), stone marten (Martes foina), and pine marten (Martes martes).

1. Where in Europe has the most wildlife?
2. Is there any wildlife in Europe?
3. What are the Big 5 animals in Europe?
4. What animal is Europe known for?
5. Why is there no wildlife in Europe?
6. Are there Wolverines in Europe?
7. What is the world's smallest mammal by mass?
8. What is the largest predator in Europe?
9. Does Europe have large predators?
10. Are there zebras in Europe?

Where in Europe has the most wildlife?

Why it's great: Finland is one of the most popular wildlife destinations in Europe and for good reason. Brown bears, wolves, lynx and beavers all live in the forests, which cover 86 per cent of the country.

Is there any wildlife in Europe?

Europe's coastal waters and areas of protected wilderness offer a wealth of natural delights such as dolphins, whales, bears, lynx, and rich avifauna to discerning wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

What are the Big 5 animals in Europe?

According to the Belgian TV-show “Dieren in nesten”, The European bison, the wolf, the brown bear, the wolverine, and the lynx are the “The Big 5 of Europe” – the continent's five most impressive wild mammals.

What animal is Europe known for?

It should be no surprise that more than one European nation uses the mighty lion — a symbol of strength, courage and justice — as its national animal. The beast represents several European destinations, including Belgium, the UK and the Czech Republic.

Why is there no wildlife in Europe?

Over the past few centuries, animals in Europe have not fared well. Hunting, habitat loss, and pollution have sent animals into decline. ... For mammals, the comeback was largest in the south and west of Europe, and their range had increased on average by about 30%. The average range of the birds remained stable.

Are there Wolverines in Europe?

Continental Europe (excluding Russia and Belarus) is home to 1,000-1,250 wolverines (600 to 800 in the EU), 8,000-9,000 Eurasian lynx (7,000 to 8,000 in the EU), 17,000 brown bears (15,000 to 16,000 in the EU) and 17,000 wolves (13,000 to 14,000 in the EU).

What is the world's smallest mammal by mass?

Etruscan shrew

Also known as the white-toothed pygmy shrew or Suncus etruscus, the Etruscan shrew is the smallest mammal by weight alive today.

What is the largest predator in Europe?

The brown bear, Europe's largest carnivore, lives in Scandinavia, Italy, Iberia, Central Europe and the Balkans. There are 17,000 bears in 10 distinct populations spread over 22 countries. Numbers are increasing in most areas.

Does Europe have large predators?

The European Union is home to five species of large carnivore. These include the brown bear, the wolf, the wolverine and two species of lynx, the Eurasian lynx and the Iberian lynx. Historically these species have all suffered dramatic declines in numbers and distribution as a consequence of human activity.

Are there zebras in Europe?

There are three species of zebra

At ZSL London Zoo, you can see our plains zebras. Over at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, make sure to visit our herd of Grevy's zebras, part of the European breeding programme for Endangered Species.