![]() Wolves live in herds with a strictly defined hierarchy. ![]() According to a theory, people in various parts of the northern hemisphere domesticated local wild dogs – wolves and jackals. The beginnings of domestication are dating back to the Late Stone Age (Neolithic), about 8000 years ago. The wolf ( Canis lupus in Latin) is the largest member of the dog family and an immediate ancestor of the dog. This giant, who lives up to 35 years, is the most prominent omnivore among Slovenian beasts. Despite its clumsy appearance, a bear is an excellent runner, swimmer and climber. The Slovenian brown bear can grow up to 250 cm in length and a male can reach more than 200 kg in weight. The number of bears in Slovenia has been constantly and rapidly growing, especially in the central Slovenia territory including the high karst, and the dense forests with varied and thick vegetation terrain in the Kočevje and Notranjska regions.Ī bear needs a wide space to move, has an omnivorous diet, and also tolerates the presence of people which is why it is classified as a vulnerable species. About 50,000 bears live on the Europe territory of which about 1,000 are in Slovenia. ![]() The bear is an important European species and is protected by many international conventions. Brown bearĪ brown bear is the largest European living beast today. During hibernation, the dormice lose up to 50 percent of their body weight. ![]() They start their hibernation with the first frosts and wake up in April. It overwinters underground (karst underground, tunnels under the roots of large trees). It spends the day sleeping under the ground, in a tree hollow, or a bird nest. It often refuges in human dwellings and causes annoying damage in the forest houses.Ī dormouse is a nighter and an excellent climber who does not feel very comfortable on the ground. Dormouse can be very common in the limestone Alps, the Dinaric Alps mountains and hills, and sub-Mediterranean Slovenia. This cute 250-gram animal prefers mixed forests in a karstic underground. Did you know that an ibex can jump up to 2 meters high off the spot and up to 4 meters off a run? The lifespan of ibex is up to 17 years. He bought 20 representatives of this wonderful animal in Lausanne for his estate in the Karavanke above Tržič.Īccording to an estimated count, there are around 300 ibexes living in Slovenia. The first ibexes were brought to the Slovenian area by Baron Julius Born between the years 1890–1896. There is no solid evidence to testify to the presence of the native Alpine ibex in Slovenia after the end of the ice ages. Ibex’s habitat is open rocky areas above the forest border, around 3000 meters altitude. Its natural enemies are the wolf, the lynx, and the bald eagle. Males are more numerous in the population and foxes’ lifespan is up to twelve years. On its 500 grams daily menu you can find mostly rodents, but also some rabbits, birds, carrion, fish, frogs, crustaceans, snails, insects, larvae, and fruits. The fox is also a fairly good swimmer and climber. You can meet it in the mountains, near the forest borders.Īn adult fox weighs up to 10 kg and despite its short paws, the fox can run for hours and its long jump can be up to 4 meters. Did you know that the first foxes were imported to Australia around 1850? In Slovenia, it is widespread from the Adriatic coast to the Prekmurje region in the far east of the country. The fox is widespread in Eurasia, with the exception of India and Indochina, in North Africa and North America. Even though the country is a paradise habitat for more than 24,000 animal species, we selected only some of the most outstanding. Due to its diverse landscape and low population density, Slovenia is home to many wild animal species. If you happen to visit Slovenia and you are interested in wildlife, this subalpine country has a lot to offer.
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