Moldova, a small country nestled between the Ukraine and Romania, is home to thirty-three native species of mammals. Of those thirty-three, only one is endangered, with seven others falling into the vulnerable or near-endangered categories. The following thirteen mammals are native to Moldova: the
Eurasian lynx, the Arctic wolf, the
brown bear, the
beech marten, the
European mink, the
wild cat, the badger, two species of polecats, the common otter, the
ermine, the badger, and the
least weasel. When it comes to bats, Moldova has plenty for you to see! There are eight different types of bats in this country, each more interesting and spooky than the next. There is only one lagomorph in Moldova, and that is the brown hare. Then you have the rodents, all six of them. The
European ground squirrel, the
Eurasian beaver, the
gray dwarf hamster, the
forest dormouse, the
common vole, and the
European pine vole all call Moldova home. The climate that these animals dwell in is mild and sunny, due to the proximity to the Black Sea. The summers are long and warm, while the winters are relatively mild and dry. The rainfall can vary greatly, and long dry spells are not uncommon. When you visit Moldova, you will see lots of lush hills and forests with streams and rivers crisscrossing all over the country. This country is truly magnificent, and the animals are a priceless natural treasure that the Moldovians are taking excellent care of. So visit Moldova and see these native creatures for yourself!