Europe's animals

The dear dwarf is a very good pet. Rather intelligent, she can sometimes be very playful.

This symbol of birth is faithful and generally nests close to humans, often on chimneys or rooftops. It is a large wader and a magnificent glider.

The miniature pig is a very good pet, just as intelligent as a dog. He is very curious about his surroundings.

This owl has no direct competitor and can also attack other raptors, including the peregrine falcon.

Its plumage is a pearl grey in colour, with black markings on its head, throat, breast and long foreneck.

Although the distinction between the male and female specimens of most raptors is not obvious at first glance .

The cattle egret is a wader that has breeding plumage and winter plumage.

The Eurasian lynx is a solitary animal that hunts by getting as close to its prey as possible without being detected. It uses the vegetation or any

Seals, in contrast to sea lions, have short snouts and v-shaped nostrils. They have very short front flippers with claws at the end.

The Hen de la Flèche, very popular until the 20th century, has a reputation for having fine flesh and an aristocratic appearance.

The golden Wyandotte hen with black edging is one of the dwarf breed hens. Docile and very easy-going, she makes a very good companion animal.