Aquatic and Marine Animals

Bulgaria has a rich variety of aquatic animals. The otter (Lutra vulgaris) lives near rivers and streams and can be seen in the summer in the lakes of the Rilo Mountains. In the Black Sea, the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) is often found near the coast. Seals live in caves along the Black Sea, especially near Bulgarian Dobrudja.

Birds

Bulgaria is home to many species of birds, both resident and migratory. Every spring and autumn, numerous birds pass through the country on their way to northern or southern regions. Many northern birds spend the summer in Bulgaria and migrate south in the winter.

Birds of prey, such as the eagle, owl, and falcon, are common. Game birds include pigeons, woodcock, partridges, pheasants, moorhens, bustards, snipes, wild geese, and wild ducks. The variety of birds reflects the diversity of Bulgaria’s forests, plains, and wetlands City Tours Istanbul.

Reptiles and Chelonia

Bulgaria has several species of turtles and tortoises, both land and water types. There are also various snakes, including the non-poisonous Elapakis quadriliniatus, which can reach up to two metres in length, and poisonous species such as the Vipera berus and Vipera ammodytes.

Fish

Bulgarian rivers, streams, marshes, and the Black Sea support a wide variety of fish. In the Danube, the most common species belong to the genus Acipenser, including the sturgeon, cod, silurus, carp, and bream. Tributaries of the Danube have barbel and nasus, while the Black Sea is home to species like mudfish and mackerel.

Domestic and Farm Animals

Animals useful to humans are divided into three groups: domestic pets, beasts of burden, and animals for food.

Domestic pets: cats and dogs.

Beasts of burden: buffalo, ox, horse, donkey, and mule.

Food animals: sheep, goats, pigs, cattle, geese, ducks, chickens, turkeys, and pigeons.

These animals play an important role in agriculture, transport, and daily life in Bulgaria. The country’s climate, rivers, and forests create ideal conditions for supporting a rich and diverse animal population.