Animals
National Animal
Black Eagle“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated”.
Mahatma Gandhi
Animals commonly seen in the wild
Marine fauna:
Birds:
Sparrows, eagles, buzzards, partridges, grouse, quails
Land mammals:
Deer, rabbits, foxes, chamois
Snakes and insects:
Grass snakes, vipers, ticks, spiders, mosquitoes
Common sights you will not like
In the city and on the road
You won’t find any stray cats or dogs in Austrian cities. In Vienna and Salzburg, horses are used for transport of tourists.
In theCountryside
Livestock in meadows
Hunting or poaching:
Hunting is legal in restricted areas for deer, rabbits, boars and ducks.
Animal fights:
Are Illegal
We have not included the treatment of animals in the meat/fur/leather industries, zoos or circuses, animal testing as it is unfortunately still happens in most countries.
