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Although the bulk of its area is covered by ice caps inhospitable to most forms of life, Greenland's terrain and waters support a wide variety of plant and animal species. The northeastern part of the island is the world's largest national park. The flora and fauna of Greenland are strongly susceptible to changes associated with climate change. [1]
This is a list of the native wild mammal species recorded in Greenland. There are 26 mammal species native to Greenland, of which none are critically endangered, three are endangered, three are vulnerable, two are near threatened and four are data deficient. [1] Only seven of these species are fully terrestrial. Introduced species (e.g., the ...
This is a list of the bird species recorded in Greenland. The avifauna of Greenland include a total of 253 species as of February 2025 according to Bird Checklists of the World. [1] Of them, 178 are rare or accidental. One species is extinct (the great auk, another probably is (the Eskimo curlew), and one has been extirpated (the house sparrow).
Take a look at seven of the best wildlife photos from the collection: National Geographic's December 2024 issue highlights the magazine's Pictures of the Year. The December National Geographic cover.
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest finalists include photos of a puma prowling, a pack of wolves, and more.
This is a checklist of American reptiles found in Northern America, based primarily on publications by the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR). [1] [2] [3] It includes all species of Bermuda, Canada, Greenland, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and the United States including recently introduced species such as chameleons, the Nile monitor, and the Burmese python.
The winners of the 2024 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards have been announced. Launched in 2001, this competition is one of the most prestigious in modern nature photography. This ...
Animal breeds originating in Greenland (2 C) B. Birds of Greenland (11 P) E. Endemic fauna of Greenland (1 P) F. Fish of Greenland (13 P) H. Hunting in Denmark (2 C, 1 P)