Natural History

Fauna of the Faroe Islands

The fauna of the Faroe Islands is characterized by the remote location of the islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. There are few terrestrial species, but an abundance of breeding seabirds and marine animals. Some subspecies and breeds are endemic. All land mammals were introduced by humans.

Also on this shelf

See also

• ▸Great blue heron
• ▸Antalya Museum
• ▸Garden warbler

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