Due to environmental pollution, habitat fragmentation and overfishing by humans, many animals are declining in number, and some are even extinct or on the verge of extinction. In order to protect these human friends, many countries and regions in the world have identified national beasts. The following is an introduction to the beasts of European countries, please enjoy.
red deer
Red Deer: The national beast of Ireland. A large deer second only to a moose, it is named for its horse-like shape. The body is dark brown with some white spots on the back and sides. Males have horns and are generally divided into 6 forks, up to 8 forks. Summer hair is shorter, no fluff, generally russet, darker on the back, shallower on the ventral surface, so it is called "red deer". (Ireland)
wisent
European Bison: The Belarusian and Polish national beast, with a large body size and a long mane under the forehead and neck, it was once the most famous wild animal on the ancient European continent. Agricultural activities, forest exploitation, fragmentation of their habitats, combined with unrestricted hunting and poaching, are the main reasons for population decline and eventual wild extinction. (Belarus, Poland)
polar bear
Polar Bear: Native to the Arctic, its range is mainly in the waters with ice floes near the Arctic Ocean. It has the world's most warm fur, white and beautiful, is the world's largest land carnivore, but it is also one of the world's ten most dangerous animals, extremely fierce. Its eyesight and hearing are comparable to those of humans, but its sense of smell is extremely sensitive, 7 times that of dogs! The instantaneous speed is 1.5 times that of the world 100 meters champion. (Russia, Greenland National Beast)
brown bear
Brown Bear: Finnish national beast, one of the largest terrestrial mammals. Speeds can reach 56km when running. The forearm is powerful when swung, and the "rough" claws can cause great damage. The distance between the canine teeth is 6-8 cm. There is a hibernation habit, during which the body temperature, heartbeat and detoxification system stop functioning. (Finland)
More cattle racing
More cattle: Guernsey national beast, one of the most well-known dairy cattle breeds in the world. Hybrid varieties with a relatively long history, large body size, orange and white coat color, plump posture, early maturation, fast growth, high milk conversion rate per unit of feed, and short calving intervals. Milk is known for its high milk fat, high milk protein and high carotene content. (More Sai Island)
Barley Dog
Damai Town Dog: One of the two national beasts of Croatia, it was written by Dodge Smith in his novel 101 Loyal Dogs, and later adapted by Disney into a cartoon, and became famous. Widely known, it is recognized as one of the most elegant varieties. With white and clear black spots, and can call people, Damai Town is also often used as a race dog because of its excellent running and biting ability. (Croatia)
pine marten
Pine Sable: Croatian national beast. It is a medium-sized carnivore, about the size of a domestic cat, with a milky white to yellow bib on the throat, a light gray chest to the lower abdomen, and a long, thick and fluffy tail that maintains balance. Good at climbing trees, quick movements, strong forelimbs, bones and muscle structures. There are odor glands near the anus, which can release odor to drive the enemy away from self-defense. (Croatia)
Eurasian lynx
Eurasian lynx: Romanian, Macedonian national beast. Medium and large wild cats, thick in size, much larger than domestic cats, with thick limbs and a very short tail. The tips of the ears have black towering tufts of hairs. The cheeks have long, drooping hairs. The upperparts are light brown, grayish brown, earthy yellow or light gray, the ventral surface is pale white, yellowish white or sand yellow, and the tail end is black. National second-level protected animals. (Romania, Macedonia)
Isle of Man Cat: The beast of the Isle of Man. Native to the Isle of Man in Europe, The United Kingdom, it is a carnivorous, cat, hybrid mammal, with a body shape similar to that of the British short, with longer hind legs than the front legs, and walking more like a rabbit. The peculiarity is that there is no tail at all, and legend has it that the Isle of Man cat took Noah's Ark, and due to its late arrival, its tail was clipped off by the door gate and became a tailless cat with only one indentation in the position of the tail. The Isle of Man cat is one of the eight most famous cats in the world. (Isle of Man),
Pharaoh Hound
Pharaoh Hound: Once the darling of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs. The national beast of Malta and the issuance of a silver coin inscribed with its portrait as a memorial. Noble in blood, sharp in silhouette, beautiful in line, strong in physique and extremely fast, he is a master of rabbit hunting. The tacit relationship between it and people when it hunts is a rare treasure and treasure for the study of dog history. (Malta)
Raw cattle
Original Cow: Moldovan national beast. Large, powerful, and with its sharp horns, it is the ancestor of domestic cattle, which is now extinct. In the book "Black Forest" by the ancient Roman ruler Julius Caesar the Great, it was described that the original cow was slightly smaller than the elephant, with a unique color, a huge body, superior speed, and in the face of man and beast, it was not weak, could not be domesticated, and even young cattle were difficult to tame. in Moldova
Common hedgehog
Common Hedgehog: Monaco National Beast. The body is plump and shaped like a thorn ball. The head is broad and pointed, with spines from the top of the head backwards to the base of the tail. The limbs and tail are short, the claws are more developed, and the spines of the whole body are pure white or dark brown with colored rings. They are often alone in the evening, are slow-moving, have a hibernating habit, and feed on insects and their larvae. in Monaco
Burrowing rabbit
Burrowing rabbit: Monaco national beast, based on skull characteristics and morphological comparisons, is presumed to be the ancestor of most domestic rabbits or pet rabbits. Widely introduced around the world, its reproductive and viability has had disastrous consequences for biodiversity in many places. There are 7 subspecies including domestic rabbits. in Monaco
reindeer
Reindeer: The Norwegian national beast, although known as the reindeer, is not domesticated and is the most abundant species of deer in the family Deer family. Humans regard reindeer as holy and give it many beautiful myths and legends. Every Christmas, reindeer pull Santa Claus and send New Year's gifts to the children. (Norway)
Portuguese Bourdain
Portuguese Bourdain: The Portuguese National Beast. Medium in size, well-proportioned, and flexible triangular ears. The length and color of body hair varies greatly from individual to individual, with some individuals having consistently light yellow colours and some dogs with white spots. Some dogs have short and smooth coats, while others have long, rough coats. (Portugal)
Gray Wolf
Gray Wolf: Italian, Turkish, Serbian state beast. It is the most widely distributed, the largest subspecies, and the largest surviving canine. The body is well-proportioned, the limbs are slender, and the toes are traveling, which is conducive to running fast. The higher the latitude of the distribution, the larger the body size. The North American gray wolf is 36 kg, the Eurasian wolf is 38 kg, the Indian and Arab subspecies is 25 kg, and the North African subspecies is only 13 kg. (Serbia, Turkey, Italy)
Mediterranean macaque
Mediterranean Macaque: The Gibraltar national beast, the larger ground-dwelling macaque, was introduced to Gibraltar by the Spaniards three hundred years ago and became the only primate in Europe. There are often more than ten or even hundreds of large groups. Various sounds or gestures are made when they are connected to each other, and combing each other's hair is also an important social activity. in Gibraltar
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