What animals would you find in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria's native wildlife includes bears, wolves, wild boars, red foxes, and hedgehogs. Some animals unique to Bulgaria are the marbled polecat, gray dwarf hamster, red deer, and steppe polecat. Bulgaria's native birds include storks and pelicans. Fish species include the Balkan trout and common minnow.

1. Do they have wolves in Bulgaria?
2. Do lions live in Bulgaria?
3. Do you get bears in Bulgaria?
4. Does Bulgaria have crocodiles?
5. Does Bulgaria have a national animal?
6. Are there foxes in Bulgaria?
7. Are there hyenas in Bulgaria?
8. Is Bulgaria safe?
9. Are there wild horses in Bulgaria?
10. Are there snakes in Bulgaria?
11. Can you have a pet monkey in Bulgaria?
12. Does Bulgaria have venomous snakes?
13. Are there frogs in Bulgaria?
14. Are there turtles in Bulgaria?

Do they have wolves in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria has a stable population of 1,000–1,200 wolves, which are granted no legal protection. Wolves are considered a nuisance and have an active bounty on them. No compensation is paid for livestock damage. Greece has a population of approximately 1,020 wolves, which are legally protected.

Do lions live in Bulgaria?

In Southeast Europe, the lion inhabited part of the Balkan Peninsula, up to Hungary and Ukraine during the Neolithic period. It survived in Bulgaria until the 4th or 3rd century BC. Around 1000 BC, it became extinct in the Peloponnese.

Do you get bears in Bulgaria?

There are between 400-700 brown bears in Bulgaria. The densest populations are in Central Balkans and in the Central Rhodope. ... Bears have large individual territories and can cover significant distances in one night.

Does Bulgaria have crocodiles?

Bulgaria is a country in southeastern Europe situated entirely in the Balkan peninsula. ... The other two extant orders, Crocodilia and Rhynchocephalia, are not represented in Bulgaria.

Does Bulgaria have a national animal?

The lion is the national symbol of Bulgaria depicted on the country's coat of arms.

Are there foxes in Bulgaria?

Fox. The fox can be encountered in many places in Bulgaria, usually in forest areas. If you visit Sofia, you are likely to see foxes in Vitosha mountain, the closest mountain to the capital.

Are there hyenas in Bulgaria?

There are no hyenas in Bulgaria. Red foxes, gray wolves, and golden jackals are the only members of the Canidae family native to Bulgaria.

Is Bulgaria safe?

Bulgaria is a very safe country. It scores high marks on the Global Peace Index of 2020, has a generally low level of serious crime, no real political upsets, and a complete lack of any terrorist threat.

Are there wild horses in Bulgaria?

The feral Konik (Equus caballos), that are now roaming free in Rhodope mountains in Bulgaria, is a “recovery” of the Tarpan (Equus ferus ferus) and also known as the Eurasian wild horse. The look-a-like Tarpan that is reintroduced in Bulgaria is also known as Konik (Polish for 'little horse').

Are there snakes in Bulgaria?

There are 17 species of snakes in Bulgaria, 4 of which are poisonous, Georgi Krastev, a zoologist at the Sofia Zoo, told Focus Radio. Of these 4 species, 2 are dangerous to people – the horned viper and the common viper, but they bite only when really provoked, he explained.

Can you have a pet monkey in Bulgaria?

Bulgarian lawmakers voted Thursday against the raising of monkeys at people's homes and banned organizing of fights between animals. The restrictions were adopted after debates over the Animal Protection Law that is in tune with the EU legislation at second reading.

Does Bulgaria have venomous snakes?

bulgarian snakes are not dangerous for people , they are shy and run away when they notice a person.

Are there frogs in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is inhabited by 22 autochthonous amphibian species, which makes the amphibians the least diverse class of vertebrates in the country. ... Some of the most common species include the European green toad, yellow-bellied toad, and marsh frog.

Are there turtles in Bulgaria?

There are two tortoise species in Bulgaria that have been critically reduced and are currently listed in the IUCN red list. This are the Testudo graeca, rated as vulnerable, and the Testudo hermanni rated as nearly threatened (IUCN - 2004).