Rotkehlchen
The songbird European Robin (Rotkehlchen in German; Erithacus rubecula) is a popular and well-known species due to its brightly colored plumage, melodic singing. The deep-red to orange chest along olive-brown…
Schneeeule
One of these is the Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus), known to give us some beautiful moments within urban Europe too; as occurred last year in Berlin. It is one of…
Sand Lizard — The Sandy Dweller
What does it look like — The following features make the Sand Lizard well-suited for a life in sandy surroundings (such as dunes, heathlands and open grassland): Commonly these lizards…
Sun-Worshiper Extraordinaire The Common Wall Lizard
One such reptile is called the Common Wall Lizard (scientific name: Podarcis muralis) which happens to be a small, quick-moving lizard distributed in Europe and some parts of Asia. They…
Italian Wall Lizard
Cristiano Zorzi/ Getty Images The Italian Volcano Lizard is a vibrant and rapid reptile, commonly found throughout the Mediterranean. These tiny lizards are highly adapted for living on rocky, warm…
The Slow Worm A Legless Lizard
Slowworm: Not to be confused with a snake, the common slowworm (E.fragilis) is a legless lizard native of Europe and some parts in Asia. These charming creatures are adaptable to…