The horned viper is the largest and most venomous snake in Europe. Males grow up to 1 m and even longer specimens have been found on Velebit! You will recognise it by a zig-zag pattern on its back, small triangular head and a small horn on top of its nose. It feeds on mice, geckos … Saznaj više
The common shag is a seabird with green sheen on black feathers. Even its feet are black. Its beak is black with yellow edges and eyes emerald green with a yellow ring. It feeds on fish, hunting at the depths between 20 and 40 m. It builds its nest in the bushes, for protection, where … Saznaj više
There are three kinds of sea turtles in the Adriatic: loggerhead sea turtles, green sea turtles and leatherback sea turtles. They are very rare and therefore strictly protected. Turtles live in the sea and lay their eggs on sandy beaches. Nacionalni park Brijuni Do you know why turtles have a shell? Turtles have thick skin … Saznaj više
The otter is a strictly protected animal. It is timid and usually hunts at night. It is very playful, has an agile body and webbed feet. Most often it feeds on fish and lives only near clear and clean water. It used to be hunted for its fur and it was almost extinct because of … Saznaj više
The brown bear is almost extinct in Europe, so it is specially protected. It weighs around 150 kg, and when it stands up on its hind legs, it is almost 3 m tall! The bear feeds on small animals, berries and grass, and it can drag away pray twice its own size! Nacionalni park Plitvička … Saznaj više
Beavers used to be hunted for fur so they became almost extinct. Now they are protected and Kopački rit is their ideal habitat. The beaver can be up to 1 m long and can weigh 20-30 kg. It is an excellent swimmer and diver who loves to build dams to protect its home. Park prirode … Saznaj više
Apollo is one of the most fascinating diurnal butterflies that lives only on alpine meadows, usually between 500 and 2500 m. You will recognise it by a characteristic pattern on its wings in the form of red rings with white centres encircled by a black line. Each specimen has differently shaped rings, just like people … Saznaj više
The big grouse, called pivac around here, is a symbol of the Park, so even some peaks were named after it. Its proper name is big grouse or gluhan. It is a rare and timid bird, living in mountain forests. Did you know that the big grouse actually turns deaf? The male grouse sings to … Saznaj više
The wolf shares ancestry with domestic dog and is probably the forefather of all dogs. Long ago, it was the most wide-spread wild animal on earth. It usually hunts roe-deer, red deer, boars and small mammals. Wolves live in small packs that usually include parents and offspring. Each pack has its own territory, which it … Saznaj više
The lynx is a very rare and furtive animal after which the massif was named. It is difficult to spot it, or even to come across its footprints. The lynx is the largest predator from the European family of felines. It is around 150 cm long and weighs around 25 kilos. You can recognize it … Saznaj više