Near threatened (NT) close to being at high risk of extinction in the near future. Info. -% of land, -% of ocean covered by value protected areas. french | Thought to date back more than 300,000 years! google_color_bg = "ffffff"; cambodia bird tallest flying endangered mondulkiri wildlife breed crane suspected sarus forest species protected iconic Some of the most popular avifauna to spot in Denmark includes: Many bird species native to Denmark are threatened by diminishing habitats and human encroachment. Some can jump 50 times the length of their bodies. Population, Area/Land Use, Protected Lands, Economy, Education), References 1999 - 2019 Has been domesticated for thousands of years! google_alternate_color = "FFFFFF"; Natively found in the European mountains! Rock paintings of bees date back 15,000 years, There are more than 350,000 different species, The biscuit beetle form a symbiotic relationship with yeast. 1995) //-->, Threatened Species, Environmental Vipers are one of the most widespread groups of snakes and inhabit most. Of the 5 countries which had not finalized their national reports at the time of the synthesis (26thof August 2015), Greece, Malta, Portugal and Lithuania provided information to be included in the synthesis. The MAES project gives a status of mapping ecosystems, ecosystem services and their values in Denmark. Male robins are so aggressive and territorial that they will attack their own reflections. 1995) Dependent, World The list of animals and plants covered by CITES as well as an option to search for specific species. Today, only two snake species roam the country of Denmark. Females are about four times the size of males, The owl can rotate its head some 270 degrees. Polar Bear Spec. Denmark also lies directly along the path of migration routes between Europe and the other Scandinavian countries, meaning fall and spring are excellent times to see passerines, raptors, and waterfowl dot the skies and the lands of the country. Able to run as quickly backwards as forwards! Known to wash their food before eating it! They also have dark streaks all over their body. Populations have been affected by pollution! This list contains only species that have been assessed for the IUCN Red List. Denmark is represented by not a single native animal, but by many: a national mammal (the red squirrel), a national bird (the mute swan), and a national butterfly (the small tortoiseshell).