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The fauna in Croatia is very rich and diverse!
Learn more about the various plants and animals that can be found in Croatia’s natural habitats
Kopačevo, Osječko-baranjska županija
The flora and fauna in Croatia is very rich and diverse Learn more about the various plants and animals that can be found in Croatia’s natural habitats
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For decades, biologists have carried out research into the nature of the region, estimating its value
For decades, biologists have carried out research into the nature of the region, estimating its value
Sali, Zadar County
For decades, biologists have carried out research into the nature of the region, estimating its value. So far, they have discovered and recorded over 40,000 animal species and subspecies, everything from tiny organisms barely visible to the naked eye to the biggest and well-known animals
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The nature parks of Lonjsko Polje and Kopački Rit are two of the great wetlands of south-eastern Europe, full or diversity and evolving habitats that change with the seasons
Trebež, Sisak-Moslavina County
The largest nature park in Central Croatia is Lonjsko polje, located in the valley of the river Sava, east of Zagreb. Covering an area of 506 km2, it is one of the largest European preserved wetlands, protected by the Ramsar Convention as a wetland area of the world importance.
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Lonjsko Polje has 238 bird species, 10 types of reptiles, 16 amphibians, 41 fish species, and 550 plant species. It even boasts 38 species of dragonfly.
Trebež, Sisak-Moslavina County
The park provides an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity typical of wide wetland expanses. Growing alongside calm waters covered in water lilies are iconic oak forests, particularly beautiful at dusk. However, by far the greatest wealth of Lonjsko polje is in its 250 bird species.
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The best known inhabitants of the park are storks
Čigoć - the first European Village of Storks
Trebež, Sisak-Moslavina County
The park provides an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity typical of wide wetland expanses. Growing alongside calm waters covered in water lilies are iconic oak forests, particularly beautiful at dusk. However, by far the greatest wealth of Lonjsko polje is in its 250 bird species.
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Today, there are about 60 lynxes in Croatia, with the Plitvice Lakes National Park home to several pairs
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Mammal diversity thus puts Croatia at the very top of European countries. Croatia also boasts four very valuable European carnivorans (bear, wolf, lynx, otter).
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It is generally believed that the Risnjak National Park takes its name from the lynx, which is called ris in Croatian
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Crni Lug, Primorsko-goranska županija
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This mountain massif was named after the lynx, in Croatian ris, its most popular inhabitant.
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Bears roam around in the national and nature parks, but if you want to get up close to one of them, head to the wonderful Kuterevo Bear Sanctuary, the only one in the region
Kuterevo, Lika-Senj County
The Bear Sanctuary is located in Kuterevo, near Otocac in the Lika region, home to many of the thousands of brown bears in Croatia.
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In Croatia, wolves usually live in the Dinarides area, from the Croatian-Slovenian border and Gorski Kotar to the hinterlands of Dalmatia, Lika and Velebit...
Gerovo, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Gorski kotar – the habitat of large carnivores The mountainous part of the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County steeply rises above the Kvarner Bay. With its diverse forests and rocky peaks, colorful fields and meadows, impressive caves, sparkly streams and mountain rivers, Gorski Kotar has been offering shelter to large carnivores for ages. The most secluded and the most mysterious of them all – the lynx – was exterminated from these areas, but thanks to human endeavor, it has been brought back to this place. Today, along with bears and wolves, lynxes are regular inhabitants of Gorski Kotar.
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Human fish is an endemic subterranean freshwater habitat of the Dinaric karst. Its survival in nature is influenced by man and climate change
The olm or proteus (Proteus anguinus)
Kijevo, Šibensko-kninska županija
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Entering a different world – National Park Brijuni photo safari
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Fažana, Istarska županija
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As one of Croatia’s national parks, Brijuni are known as an oasis of peace. According to legend, the islands were formed when angels pieced together little pieces of heaven strewn across the land of Istria.
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On the northern edge of Veliki Brijun a unique Safari Park stretches along 9 ha inhabited by a peculiar mix of autochthonous Istrian and exotic South American, African and Asian fauna
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Fažana, Istarska županija
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Dinosaur footprints and ruins of ancient Roman villas, Byzantine forts, Venetian buildings, and Austro-Hungarian architecture give the islands of Brijuni their singular charm, which worked its magic and won over the hearts of numerous stars of the silver screen and powerful political figures of the 20th century.
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Cres island is one of the remaining habitats of the griffon vulture, a rare and endangered scavenging bird of prey. The Cres population is the only one in the world that nests on the cliffs right above the sea. “Beli Visitor Centre and Rescue Centre for Griffon Vultures
Cres, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
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Griffon vultures from Cres have been spotted from Africa to Sweden
Cres, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Cres island is one of the remaining habitats of the griffon vulture, a rare and endangered scavenging bird of prey. The Cres population is the only one in the world that nests on the cliffs right above the sea. “Beli Visitor Centre and Rescue Centre for Griffon Vultures” (in Beli, at the north part of the island) is dedicated to the preservation of griffon vultures. The professional personnel and interactive exhibitions make a huge contribution to a brighter future for griffon vultures.
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Did you know that there are around 400 known bird species in Croatia, drawing bird watchers from all over the world?
Kopačevo, Osijek-Baranja County
Kopački rit – a wetland home to thousands of species. A paradise for birds, and shelter to hundreds of bird species. A natural triangle between the rivers Danube and Drava, and the largest internal delta of the Danube. This area is one of the largest European wetlands, and it never looks the same, with every new visit bringing a new insight into nature. Kopački rit is a mystical place where one returns to the unhindered fullness of life.
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The absolute record-holder in that regard is the Kopački Rit Nature Park, which provides “room and board” to around 285 bird species that nest there
Kopačevo, Osječko-baranjska županija
This is an area where the mighty Danube decided to share its strength with the lakes, ponds, elevations and flooded areas. Kopački Rit Nature Park is located in Eastern Croatia, in the Baranja region belonging to Osječko-baranjska County.
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The Park is also the nesting ground of the largest population of the white-tailed eagle in the entire Danube Basin
Kopačevo, Osječko-baranjska županija
Kopački rit is the most valuable zoological reserve in Croatia. It is the largest nursery and spawning area for freshwater fish in the Danube region, and one of the largest alluvial wetlands of Europe. Over 2,300 species have found their home in the Nature Park, and more than 140 bird species are nesting in it.
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There is only one mammal species permanently inhabiting the blue Adriatic Sea, the common bottlenose dolphin, but other cetaceans are commonly recorded as well.
There is only one mammal species permanently inhabiting the blue Adriatic Sea, the common bottlenose dolphin, but other cetaceans are commonly recorded as well.
Sali, Zadar County
Although the Croatian fauna remains abundant and diverse due to the geographical position, geological history, current climate conditions and a large number of protected areas, this does not preclude the extinction of certain species, which, as always, is most commonly caused by humans.
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Hermann's tortoise, a frequent inhabitant of gardens in the Dalmatian region, is another animal protected by law that has become endangered because of environmental change, overhunting, fires and illegal trade
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If you are staying in coastal Croatia, with some luck you just might see the Mediteranean house gecko, the symbol of Lošinj Island
Grad Mali Lošinj, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
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The Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) or “morski čovik”(sea-man) is one of the most endangered sea mammals and the rarest seal in the world
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Vis, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
There are an estimated 200 specimens living in the Mediterranean. The last monk seal in the Adriatic was caught in 1960 near the island of Vis. Corals are rightfully considered the red treasure of the Adriatic. You will often hear that they are minerals by skeleton, plants in appearance and animals in reality.
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The noble pen shell is a protected Adriatic species that inhabits the sandy seabeds and is a notable inhabitant of seagrass meadows.
These organisms belong in the sea!
Zadar, Zadar County
With the development of tourism, their habitats have been abruptly decimated for their shells, which are used to make decorative items and for anchoring ships. People often collect aquatic organisms (such as sponges, shellfish, starfish, sea urchins, sea snails etc.) as keepsakes, but repeating the action for thousands of times cause negative effects that disrupt the natural balance, which is why you should refrain from doing this. These organisms belong in the sea!
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The seahorse is also an endangered species in the Adriatic. This benevolent and gentle sea creature makes for an easy prey for unconscientious divers who fail to comprehend that living beings are not souvenirs
Zadar, Zadar County, Croatia
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An animal that immediately comes to mind when it comes to underwater dexterity and agility is the river otter, which found its home in a number of Croatian rivers and near ponds
Kopačevo, Osječko-baranjska županija
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Relaxation with respect for nature
Respecting nature means creating a positive lasting legacy for our and future generation
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Kuterevo, Lika-Senj County
From the shores in the South Dalmatian islands bathed by the gently sun of the Adriatic Sea to the top of Dinara, the highest peak in the country, through swamps filled with wildlife in Posavina or the Mediterranean richness of the forests in Mljet… Croatia’s natural beauty never ends.