Animals
National Animal
Saker Falcon“…I keep looking for one more teacher, only to find that fish learn from the water and birds learn from the sky.”
Mark Nepo
Animals commonly seen in the wild
Marine fauna:
Bass, perch and trout (sweet water fish).
Birds:
Cranes, storks, falcons, eagles, owls, wry-necks, ducks, warblers
Land mammals:
Buffaloes, brown hares, red foxes, dormice, marten, badger, wild cat, chamois, bats.
Snakes and insects:
Butterflies, stag beetles, fire salamanders, aesculapian snake, vipers.
Common sights you will not like
In the city and on the road
Stray dogs and cats can be seen, but not very common. Some markets and stores have aquariums and fish tanks with live seafoods.
In theCountryside
Animals tied to chains, horseback riding.
Hunting or poaching:
Hunting is legal . In addition to shooting, bow hunting and falconry are legal hunting methods. Common animals hunted are deer, mouflon rams, wild boars and game birds such as pheasants and wild ducks.
Animal fights:
Since 1994, animal fights and keeping, breeding and training of animals for fighting has been banned.
Sanctuaries to visit or volunteer:
N/A
We have not included the treatment of animals in the meat/fur/leather industries, zoos or circuses, animal testing as it unfortunately still happens in most countries.
