Wildlife Wonders of a Slovenia Trip
The wildlife discovery on a Slovenia trip is numerous, including such mammals as the ibex, the marmot, the European brown bear, the lynx, the goat-like chamois, the wild boar, several species of deer, and various small game such as hares and hedgehogs. Birds include several species of owl (tawny, long-eared, and eagle), hawks, and the short-toed eagle. The woodpecker, white stork, and varied migratory fowl also can be found in Slovenia. The Postojna Caves in southwest Slovenia are home to a unique species of amphibian, called the “human fish” because of its whitish-pink skin. The rivers run with trout and grayling, but few fish are found in the Adriatic Sea. One marine mammal that may be seen in the Adriatic is the friendly and playful bottlenose dolphin.
Several domestic animals have originated in Slovenia, including the Carniolan honeybee, the Karst Sheepdog, and the Lipizzan horse, a beloved national symbol. These horses are powerful and muscular, and are well known for the ease and grace with which they perform the High Dressage ‘airs above the ground’ movements.
