Animals

1. Chamois

  • A typical mountain mammal, very sure-footed when climbing.
  • Lives in rocky high-altitude areas and moves to different elevations depending on the season.

2. Capricorn

  • Large curved horns, very sturdy in construction.
  • Prefers steep rock faces and high alpine regions.

3. Groundhog

  • Known for its whistling sound as a warning signal.
  • They live in burrows on alpine pastures and hibernate for up to six months in winter.

4. Golden Eagle

  • One of Europe's largest birds of prey.
  • It often circles above mountain peaks in search of prey.

5. Snow Hare

  • Camouflage varies by season: brown in summer, white in winter.
  • Prefers rocky, high-altitude alpine regions.

6. Red fox

  • Highly adaptable and found at all altitudes.
  • Feeds on everything from small mammals to berries.

7. Alpine newt

  • A black, shiny salamander that is often active when it rains.
  • It is found primarily in moist mountain forests and alpine regions.

8. Capercaillie

  • Great capercaillie, very shy.
  • Lives in quiet mountain and coniferous forests, especially in the Alps.

9. Bearded Vulture (reintroduced)

  • The largest bird in Europe, with a wingspan of up to 3 meters.
  • It feeds mainly on bones and plays an important role in the ecosystem.

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