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Could you enlighten me about the flora & fauna of Greece in short? |
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| Greece's flora is dominated by white poplars, spearheaded cypresses, chestnut, spruce, pine, fir and olive trees. The cultivated and wild flowers of Greece are evosmon, anemone, violets, tulips, narcissus, and others. All species typical for the Mediterranean region can be found in Greece. Wild animals include wild boars, bears, wild cats, brown squirrels, jackals, foxes, deer, wolves. A rare white goat is found in Crete. A number of 358 species of birds are found throughout Greece, two-thirds of which are migratory. Among the birds of prey are the golden and imperial eagle, and several species of falcons. Other indigenous varieties of birds are owl, pelican, pheasant, partridge, woodcock and nightingale. As for marine life we have red mullet, lobster, squid, octopus, shrimp, crab, oyster, mussel and cockle. Dolphins are still present in the Greek seas. |
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