The Mighty Boar A Force Of Nature
The boar, a strong and smart animal that is so common in many places to have become an unpleasant vanishing act. Boars, because of their aggressive disposition and impressive tusks…
The Majestic Alpine Ibex
The Alpine Ibex is a symbol of the craggy Alpine Mountains and as such, it’s an incredibly adapted mountain goat. With a robust frame, sharp hooves and thick coat, it…
The Nimble Northern Chamois
The Northern chamois, also known as Common Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra), is one of the most common and graceful ungulates in Europe with a remarkable agility to climb steep rocky terrains.…
A Rebound Of The Mighty European Bison
The European Bison (also called with the name Wisent) is one of Europe´s largest land mammals. Once native to North America, these majestic creatures were hunted to the very brink…
Hazel dormouse
An adorable wood mouse ©Frank Vassen The hazel dormouse is a native of European forests and it packs quite the magical punch in its little frame. Its nocturnal nature and…
Alpine Marmot
Alpine Marmot (Marmota marmota)The charismatic Alpine Marmot is a large, heavy-set rodent adapted to the demanding conditions of the European Alps. It is one of the largest and most social…
European Ground Squirrel
The European Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus citellus) is something special, the epitome of a steppe species. The tiny, rather sociable rodents reside in elaborate burrow structures that act as their airs…
Siberian Chipmunk
The siberian chipmunk, a mighty midget of taiga. is, behind all that the nature’s one interesting gimmick Eutamias sibiricus, a member of the squirrel family that is adapted perfectly for…
Eurasian Red Squirrel
The Eurasian Red Squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris, is an endearing and fluffy creature known for its striking red-brown coat of fur along with a bushy tail as well as acrobatic abilities.…
Green-veined White Near Balje
The Green-veined White, Pieris napi, is a frequent and attractive butterfly in the countryside surrounding Balje. The little grass jewel with a white delicate wing decorated in green veins, especially…