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  1. White tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
    © Piotr KrześlakThe white-tailed eagle is one of Croatia's biggest birds of prey
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  2. Beds of ready-to-bloom lavender in Istria
    © Julien DuvalBeds of ready-to-bloom lavender in Istria
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  3. Octopi are found throughout Croatia's Adriatic coastline
    © Serena Repice LentiniOctopi are found throughout Croatia's Adriatic coastline
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  4. Lemon trees flourish in Croatia's southernmost regions
    © Dan GoldLemon trees flourish in Croatia's southernmost regions
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  5. The Slavonia region's famous boar
    © Zoran OrcikThe Slavonia region's famous boar
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  6. Snow-covered beech trees on Zagreb's Mount Medvednica
    © Medvednica Nature Park
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  7. The peregrine falcon in action
    © Harry CollinThe peregrine falcon in action
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  8. The water lilies and reeds of Kopački Rit in eastern Croatia
    © Goran ŠafarekThe water lilies and reeds of Kopački Rit in eastern Croatia
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  9. Two Dalmatian friends: a horse and donkey, historically used as pack animals in the region
    © Orebić Tourist boardTwo Dalmatian friends: a horse and donkey, historically used as pack animals in the region
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  10. A truffle hunt is underway!
    © Lag SrijedaA truffle hunt is underway!
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  11. White and black truffles are a delicacy
    © Olga KrigerWhite and black truffles are a delicacy
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  12. Continental Croatia's beautiful roe deer
    © urospotekoContinental Croatia's beautiful roe deer
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  13. The Dubrovnik-Neretva region's delicious mandarines
    © Croatian National Tourist BoardThe Dubrovnik-Neretva region's delicious mandarines
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  14. One of Croatia's only three venomous snakes: the horned viper
    © PogledOne of Croatia's only three venomous snakes: the horned viper
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  15. Dalmatia's widespread European fan palms adorning Split's riviera
    © Grad Split
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  16. The endangered grey wolf, whose population is around 200 in Croatia
    © m-i-ghtThe endangered grey wolf, whose population is around 200 in Croatia
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  17. A soaring barn owl
    © Mathew SchwartzA soaring barn owl
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  18. Grapevines are strewn all across Croatia
    © Grad GrimaldaGrapevines are strewn all across Croatia
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  19. The short-tailed weasel (or 'kuna'), which, gave Croatian money its name
    © Zdenek MachacekThe short-tailed weasel (or 'kuna'), which, gave Croatian money its name
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  20. Almond trees, and their delicious fruit, are prevalent across Dalmatia
    © AgroportakAlmond trees, and their delicious fruit, are prevalent across Dalmatia
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  21. A swallow taking in the scenic view
    © Vincent Van ZalingeA swallow taking in the scenic view
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  22. Seahorses swim the Adriatic sea
    © Poreč Diving CenterSeahorses swim the Adriatic sea
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  23. A cub of the endangered Eurasian lynx
    © Frida BredesenA cub of the endangered Eurasian lynx
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  24. Papuk Nature Park's beech forest, one of many in Croatia
    © Croatia TourismPapuk Nature Park's beech forest, one of many in Croatia
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  25. Stag beetles, much less scary than they look
    © Croatia TourismStag beetles, much less scary than they look
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  26. Dolphins playing along the Dalmatian coast
    © Destination 15Dolphins playing along the Dalmatian coast
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  27. A just-ripened fig
    © Michal HlavacA just-ripened fig
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  28. Croatia's brown bear population numbers around 2000
    © Sergei UriadnikovCroatia's brown bear population numbers around 2000
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  29. Opatija's Maiden with the Seagull statue
    © Andrej SafaricOpatija
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  30. Otters posing for their close-up
    © Wish MamaOtters posing for their close-up
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  31. Mussels above the sea
    © Mošćenička Draga Tourist BoardMussels above the sea
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  32. The Olm, an aquatic salamander
    © barendine
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  33. Pomegranate trees are characteristic to the Croatian coast
    © Lavi PerchikPomegranate trees are characteristic to the Croatian coast
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  34. Storks are one of the many migratory bird species that vacation in Croatia
    © Jeremy WermeilleStorks are one of the many migratory bird species that vacation in Croatia
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  35. Croatia's prized tuna fish
    © Kate BRCroatia's prized tuna fish
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  36. Deer making their way through Kopački Rit
    © Kopački Rit Nature ParkDeer making their way through Kopački Rit
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  37. A swallowtail butterfly
    © Krzysztof NiewolnyA swallowtail butterfly
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  38. Stone pines, so called for their ability to grow on rocky terrain - like Dalmatia's
    © AgroportalStone pines, so called for their ability to grow on rocky terrain - like Dalmatia's
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  39. A European hedgehog
    © Piotr LaskawskiA European hedgehog
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  40. A mother heron with her babies
    © Natura Jader
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  41. A willow tree dips into the Gacka river
    © MountMan PhotoA willow tree dips into the Gacka river
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  42. A green European grasshopper
    © MeshA green European grasshopper
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  43. Sea urchins, a sign of clean waters, dot the Croatian coast
    © MapioSea urchins, a sign of clean waters, dot the Croatian coast
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  44. A grand griffon vulture
    © BljesakA grand griffon vulture
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  45. Istrian ox, known as Boškarin
    © San RoccoIstrian ox, known as Boškarin
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  46. Adriatic red coral
    © UNESCO Geoprak VisAdriatic red coral
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  47. The Lipizzan horse, bred in the regions of Slavonia and Baranja for centuries
    © San RoccoThe Lipizzan horse, bred in the regions of Slavonia and Baranja for centuries
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  48. Mountain peonies, one of Croatia's many colourful flower types
    © Jaroslav PetrasovaMountain peonies, one of Croatia's many colourful flower types
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  49. Squid, which usually swim in the Adriatic 30-70 metres below water
    © ProfimediaSquid, which usually swim in the Adriatic 30-70 metres below water
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  50. Water lilies at Lonjsko Polje Nature Park
    © Lonjsko Polje Nature Park
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  51. Croatia's ring-necked pheasant
    © LovacCroatia's ring-necked pheasant
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  52. Olive tree groves grace almost every corner of Dalmatia
    © Grad BrtoniglaOlive tree groves grace almost every corner of Dalmatia
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  53. The red fox, a solitary hunter found across Croatia
    © Lovci BalkanaThe red fox, a solitary hunter found across Croatia
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  54. A bed of lavender blooming by the sea
    © happywindowA bed of lavender blooming by the sea
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54 photos of Croatia's fantastic flora and fauna

Discover the country's wild side

Written by
Lara Rasin
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Croatia is a blend of marvelous Mediterranean coast, forest-clothed mountain ranges and bountiful meadows. The country's environment is home to a variety of animals; those that swim, fly, crawl and dash. We're bringing you 54 photos of Croatia's fantastic flora and fauna.

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