Animals
National Animal
Common animal in Slovakia- Marmots“Our purpose is simple – to love. To love each other, to love all life and to love our earth”.
Anthony Douglas William
Animals commonly seen in the wild
Marine fauna:
Carps, sturgeons, trout, salmons, eels, pikes.
Birds:
Partridges, pheasants, wild geese, ducks, raptors, owls, bee-eaters.
Land mammals:
Bears, wolves, lynx, wildcats, marmots, otters, martens, minks.
Snakes and insects:
Sand lizards, green lizards, Aesculapian snake, dice snakes, grass snakes, meadow vipers, beetles.
Common sights you will not like
In the city and on the road
Stray cats and dogs can be seen on the streets.
In theCountryside
Dog sled racing is a favorite traditional winter sport in Slovakia. International competitions of the sport are often held in the country. Dogs chained up can be seen occasionally.
Hunting or poaching:
Hunting is allowed. Commonly hunted animals are wild boars, deer, mouflons, chamois, bears and wolves.
Animal fights:
Due to the illegal dog breeding, dog fights happen in the country. Though forbidden, the law is not enforced. A dog micro-chipping law is under consideration.
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.
