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Animals Native to France
- Flamingos.
- European Hare. ...
- European Mole. ...
- Garden Dormouse. ...
- Eurasian Pygmy Shrew. ...
- Alpine Marmot. ...
- Roe Deer. The roe deer is Eurasian and has a relatively smaller size compared to other members. ...
- Harbor Seal. Also known as the common seal, the harbor seal is a true seal belonging to the genus Phoca. ...
- What is the animal life in France?
- Does France have wolves?
- Do racoons live in France?
- What animals live in France for kids?
- Do bears live in France?
- What plants and animals live in France?
- Do the French like cats?
- Does France have any poisonous animals?
- Does France have grizzly bears?
- Did Cheetahs go extinct?
- How many wild boars are in France?
What is the animal life in France?
The fauna of France is relatively typical of western European countries. Among the larger mammals are red deer, roe deer, and wild boar, which are still hunted; the fallow deer is rather rare. In the high Alps are the rare chamoix and the reintroduced ibex.
Does France have wolves?
France's population as of 2021 is 580 individuals, with most packs residing in the forested areas of the Jura and the Alps region. Wolves crossed over into Southern France from Italy through the Alps in the 1990s.
Do racoons live in France?
Raccoon, Procyon lotor
Introduced to France in 1966, the raccoon has since spread across Europe. It has few natural predators and can colonize a wide range of habitats and climates.
What animals live in France for kids?
Some of France's most interesting animals include howling wolves, brown bears, big squirrels called marmots, and mountain antelopes with striped heads. You won't see these just anywhere, though! The best place to look for them is in France's national parks and regional nature parks.
Do bears live in France?
Yes, there are bears living in France today. France's bear population was hunted to near extinction in the middle ages and had almost completely disappeared by the 1900s. In both 1996 and 2006, Slovenian bears were introduced into the French Pyrenees and the population has been growing ever since.
What plants and animals live in France?
The Pyrenees and the Alps are the home of the brown bear, chamois, marmot, and alpine hare. In the forests are polecat and marten, wild boar, and various deer. Hedgehog and shrew are common, as are fox, weasel, bat, squirrel, badger, rabbit, mouse, otter, and beaver.
Do the French like cats?
The French and Americans LOVE their pets. Both countries are ranked in the top 10 countries with the highest number of pet dogs and cats. You'll find all types of breeds of dogs and cats in France just like the U.S. Pets are microchipped in France and insurance is widely available.
Does France have any poisonous animals?
Vipera aspis are found in almost all of France, and have a venomous and extremely painful bite, despite rarely being fatal. Watch out for them near the city of Montpellier, in the Lorraine region, and in parts of the Pyrénées.
Does France have grizzly bears?
There is a small but growing population (at least 43 bears) in the Pyrenees, on the border between Spain and France, which was once on the edge of extinction, as well as two subpopulations in the Cantabrian Mountains in Spain (amounting to around 250 individuals).
Did Cheetahs go extinct?
Today, there are estimated to be only 7,100 cheetahs left in the wild – and their future remains uncertain. Cheetahs have vanished from approximately 90 percent of their historic range in Africa, and are extinct in Asia except for a single, isolated population of perhaps 50 individuals in central Iran.
How many wild boars are in France?
There are two million wild boar in France, a figure that has been increasing, partly as a result of milder winters.
