The European eel was cloaked in mystery for thousands of years. Their mating habits are still a mystery. These critters have a wide range but a shrinking population. European eels face numerous threats to their survival such as
The European green lizard is a wide-spread reptile species found throughout many Eastern European countries. These lizards prefer a variety of habitats, including: thick bushy vegetation found in bramble thickets, embankments,
The European rabbit is endemic to Europe. However, they have been introduced to Africa, Australia, Asia, North and South America. These lagomorphs (nope rabbits are not rodents) prefer short grasslands with an ample supply of
The European storm petrel, aka storm petrel or British storm petrel, has a wide distribution and can be found off the coasts of Europe and western Africa. They are migratory birds that spend their winters off the coast of
The European wildcat can be found throughout western and eastern Europe. They can be spotted in woodlands, grasslands, scrublands, broad-leaved forests, mixed forests, and along riparian habitats. Due to habitat
The European ground squirrel, aka souslik or European souslik, can be found throughout eastern Europe and into Asia minor. They typically inhabit dry banks, parks, lawns, steppes, pastures, and sports fields. Due
Found throughout Europe, Asia, and northern Africa, the European turtle dove tolerates a wide range of habitats, including: open woodlands, woodland edges, wooded marshes, semi-deserts, hedges, steppes,
The common toad, aka European toad or simply toad, can be found throughout Europe, sans northern Scotland, Iceland, and on the Mediterranean islands. They prefer swamps, marshes, grasslands,
The European honey buzzard, aka pern or common pern, is more closely related to kites rather than true buzzards. These birds of prey can be found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. They prefer
The European badger, aka Eurasian badger, is found throughout the majority of Europe and also in Asia. Even though they prefer conifer forests, deciduous forest, and mixed woodlands
