Animals
National Animal
Bison Bonasus“The best therapist has fur and four legs”
Author Unknown
Animals commonly seen in the wild
Marine fauna:
Seal, beaver, fishes - catfish, herring, trout, zander, halibut, cod.
Birds:
Falcons, eagles, swans, Sparrows, Crows, pheasants, partridges, pigeons, heron, woodpecker, blue tit, bullfinch.
Land mammals:
Deers, foxes, squirrels, wild boars, wolfs, bears, European bison, hares, wild rabbits, mouflons, roes, hedgehogs, badgers, raccoons, lynx, goats.
Snakes and insects:
Frogs, dragonfly, fly, mosquitoes, bees, wasps, snails, ladybirds.
Common sights you will not like
In the city and on the road
Dogs can be seen chained up, though forbidden by law. In supermarkets, some fish are kept live in tanks and killed upon order.
In theCountryside
Horses are sometimes used for agriculture purposes.
Hunting or poaching:
The most hunted animals are wild ducks (mallards, teals, coots, woodcocks), boars, deer, pheasants, partridges, foxes, hares, wild rabbit, mouflon. There are many poachers.
Animal fights:
By Polish law – “It is forbidden to use animals in shows and sports characterized by cruelty” (Polish Animal Protection Act)
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.
