Animals in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a small Balkan country in the southeastern corner of Europe. Established in the fifth century, it is one of the oldest countries in the world. Bulgaria’s boundaries include Romania to the north, the Black Sea to the east, Turkey and Greece to the south, and Serbia to the west.
It is a land of unspoiled beauty with rugged mountain ranges, a coastline, and the Danube River. Almost a third of the country is forested.
Bulgaria has diverse flora and fauna. There are nearly 110 species of mammals, more than 400 native bird species, 37 reptile species, and 214 native species of butterflies here. 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. Read More..
