st20113 Caspian Whip Snake | Dolichophis jugularis
Introduction The Caspian Whip Snake (Dolichophis jugularis) is a large fast-moving non-venomous colubrid snake of…
Noble Crayfish | Astacus astacus
Introduction The Noble Crayfish (Astacus astacus) is Europe’s largest and most economically important freshwater crayfish,…
European Honey Buzzard | Pernis apivorus
Introduction The European Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus) is a medium-sized raptor that breeds across temperate…
European Storm Petrel | Hydrobates pelagicus
Introduction The European Storm Petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus) is a diminutive seabird, one of the smallest…
Fallow Deer | Dama dama
Introduction The Fallow Deer (Dama dama) is a medium-sized cervid native to the eastern Mediterranean…
Tench | Tinca tinca
Introduction The Tench (Tinca tinca), often called the doctor fish in European folklore, is a…
European Wildcat | Felis silvestris silvestris
Introduction The European Wildcat (Felis silvestris silvestris) is a powerful, robust felid native to the…
Alpine Newt | Ichthyosaura alpestris
Introduction The Alpine Newt (Ichthyosaura alpestris) is a colorful montane newt found across the hills…
Sand Viper | Vipera ammodytes
Introduction The Sand Viper (Vipera ammodytes), also known as the Horned Viper or Long-nosed Viper,…
Fire-bellied Toad | Bombina bombina
Introduction The Fire-bellied Toad (Bombina bombina) is a striking European amphibian named for the brilliant…