Fauna
A young mouflon
Creatures of the island
The mountain and large hill woods are the habitat of some rare species, protected by regional laws since the nineteen seventies. In the open and rocky areas of the Supramonte it is still possible to observe the mouflon.
The mountain and large hill woods are the habitat of some rare species, protected by regional laws since the nineteen seventies. In the open and rocky areas of the Supramonte it is still possible to observe the mouflon.
Sardinian tree frogThe Sardinian tree frog (Hyla sarda) is an amphibian of European origin, found in Sardinia, Corsica and on some islands of the Tuscan archipelago. Its skin is smooth and rather slimy.
Sardinian skink
The Sardinian skink belongs to the genus Chalcides ocellatus, present in Africa, western Asia and in Greece, but belongs to the tiligugu subspecies, confined to Sardinia, Sicily and Maghreb. It is a reptile that can reach 30 cm in length, of which almost half is made up by the tail.
The Sardinian skink belongs to the genus Chalcides ocellatus, present in Africa, western Asia and in Greece, but belongs to the tiligugu subspecies, confined to Sardinia, Sicily and Maghreb. It is a reptile that can reach 30 cm in length, of which almost half is made up by the tail.
Sardinian salamanderThe Sardinian salamander is an amphibian found in three different areas: Iglesiente, Supramonte and Monte Albo. It is small (it reaches, at most, 15 cm), and has a long thing, laterally flat tail.
Sardinian Brook Newt
The Sardinian Brook Newt (Euproctus platycephalus) is an endemic amphibian of Sardinia, that was once found throughout the territory of the island, mainly above 400 m, and today mostly lives in mountains areas on the eastern side of the island, between Monte Limbara and the Sarrabus.
The Sardinian Brook Newt (Euproctus platycephalus) is an endemic amphibian of Sardinia, that was once found throughout the territory of the island, mainly above 400 m, and today mostly lives in mountains areas on the eastern side of the island, between Monte Limbara and the Sarrabus.
Sardinian discoglossus (painted frog)
The Sardinian discoglossus is an amphibian characterized by a robust appearance and two varieties of colours: brown and grey. It lives both in the coastal and mountainous areas, having a preference for watery zones.
The Sardinian discoglossus is an amphibian characterized by a robust appearance and two varieties of colours: brown and grey. It lives both in the coastal and mountainous areas, having a preference for watery zones.
Sardinian coluber
It is widespread in Sardinia but also found in the Maghreb area of Africa and the Iberian peninsula, preferring coastal areas, and above all those near lagoons. The Sardinian coluber, referring to a rare species, is a very slender reptile.
It is widespread in Sardinia but also found in the Maghreb area of Africa and the Iberian peninsula, preferring coastal areas, and above all those near lagoons. The Sardinian coluber, referring to a rare species, is a very slender reptile.
Wild boarThe wild boar is found throughout the Sardinian territory, in the mountainous and flat areas. It is characterized by a strong, stumpy build with a thick coat made up of long bristles. It is especially crepuscular and nocturnal.
Golden eagleThe specimens of golden eagle are found in almost all the mountainous areas of Sardinia, especially in the pastures at high quota, rich in rocky environments. They elegantly circle in the sky, slightly holding their wings forward.
The Sardinian deerThe endemic species of the Sardinian deer resides in the natural area of the Arburese, the Sarrabus and the Sulcis. It is smaller when compared with the European deer: the male rarely reaches a weight of 130 kg.
White donkey The small white donkey of Asinara is an albino variant of the more common Sardinian donkey (Equus asinus). This albino variant of the donkey lives in small numbers on the island of Asinara and in the State forest of Porto Conte.