MAMMALS
Common Name
Golden Jackal
Scientific Name
Canis aureus
Habitat
Scrublands, wetlands and dense forests.
diet
Omnivorous; composed of carrion, poultry, rodents and fruits such as figs.
Description
Medium-sized canid, short fluffy tail, golden and brown fur colouration.
size
69-85 cm
status (iucn)
Least concern.
further information
Mature offspring often stay another year with their parents to help raise the next generation by providing food and security to the mother and newborn pups.
Common Name
Wild Boar
Scientific Name
Sus scrofa
Habitat
Wild Boars can live in a diverse range of habitats due to its flexible diet. They can be found in deciduous and broad-leafed forests, savannas, and even deserts.
diet
Flexible omnivores that eat grass, leaves, nuts, berries, seeds, roots, insects, reptiles and amphibians.
Description
Bulky, thick-set bodies with short, thin legs, black hooves, and a medium-length tail. Dark brown or black with a thick and bristly coat. Their necks are short and stocky, with heads that take up a third of their body length. The eyes are small and deep-set, and the ears are long and broad. Both sexes have tusks, although males have more pronounced canines that grow throughout their lives. Male canines point out and upwards, while female canines point out and downwards.
size
63-120 cm
status (iucn)
Least concern.
further information
Males develop a subcutaneous layer of tissue during breeding periods. This tissue covers the outermost muscles in the boar’s lateral shoulder region and protects males during fights for breeding opportunities. The upper tusks are referred to as whetters and are primarily used to sharpen the lower tusks.
Common Name
Beech Marten
Scientific Name
Martes foina
Habitat
Open forested areas, dense pine forests and rocky outcroppings.
diet
Omnivores, mainly consuming small mammals, insects and fruit whose diet is largely influenced by food availability due to seasonal changes.
Description
Long slender build, long fluffy tail. They have a grayish-brown coat with a white patch of fur covering their throat and extending to their forelegs. They have a light pink colored nose and widely spaced, rounded ears.
size
42-48 cm
status (iucn)
Least concern.
further information
Beech Marten are typically solitary animals except during mating season. They hunt and forage at night. During the day, they rest in tree hollows, abandoned buildings, or burrows. They are resistant to bee and wasp stings, allowing them to harvest honey unharmed.
Common Name
Least Weasel
Scientific Name
Mustela nivalis
Habitat
Dense forests with rocky outcrops and soft soil.
diet
Carnivorous; primarily small rodents, especially voles and mice.
Description
Long, slender with a short tail, brown coat colouration.
size
114-260 mm
status (iucn)
Least concern.
further information
They are the smallest carnivorous mammal in the world. They are known for their high metabolism and need to eat frequently.
