What are Annex II species?
Species protection under the Habitats Directive Annex II species (about 900): core areas of their habitat are designated as sites of Community importance (SCIs) and included in the Natura 2000 network. These sites must be managed in accordance with the ecological needs of the species.
How many species are in Europe?
The Mediterranean Basin, with many endemic species, is considered a global biodiversity hotspot. European biodiversity includes around 20,000 species of vascular plants, nearly 800 species of birds and mammals, around 230 species of herpetofauna, around 1,800 species of fish and well over 100,000 invertebrate species.
What animal is Europe known for?
Europe and its surrounding areas have many exceptional animals,birds and reptiles with unique methods of staying and hunting. The most dangerous animals and exceptional fauna and flora species that live in Europe includes European pond turtle,Italian wolf,European badger,Red deer,European mink and Eurasian otter.
What animals are only native to Europe?
European WILDLIFE
- Golden Eagle. This bird of prey, worshiped by native Europeans, was used as a symbol on banners of Roman legions.
- Brown Bear.
- Gray Wolf.
- Polar Bear.
- European Bee-eater.
- European Bison.
- Euroasian Lynx.
- Capercaillie.
What is the biggest animal in Europe?
European bison
What is the smallest animal in Europe?
Etruscan shrew
Are giraffes nice to humans?
Giraffes are friendly and social animals by nature. In the wild, they live in herds and spend their time traveling, eating and resting together. Not only do they enjoy being surrounded by other giraffes, they often enjoy the humans as well. They will eat from your hand and may even enjoy the occasional head pet!
What are giraffes eaten by?
Lions are the primary predators of the Giraffe. Lions use the strength of the whole pride to catch their victim, but giraffes are also preyed upon by Leopards and Hyenas.
Can giraffes eat meat?
Giraffes are herbivores, which means they eat only plants. Giraffes aren’t known for eating meat, although Tony, a pure Rothschild’s giraffe at Werribee Open Plains Zoo in Australia was notorious for eating dead rabbits in front of visitors.
Why do elephants eat poop?
The young of elephants, giant pandas, koalas, and hippos eat the feces of their mothers or other animals in the herd, to obtain the bacteria required to properly digest vegetation found in their ecosystems. When such animals are born, their intestines are sterile and do not contain these bacteria.