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Snakes in Denmark
Once there were four species of snakes in Denmark. The Aesculapian snake and the Smooth snake are today considered extinct. That leaves the two remaining...
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Jellyfish along the Danish shores
In Denmark we only have a few species of jellyfish which are able to sting you noticeably.You will normally only find two common species...
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Risk of rabies in Denmark?
In Denmark there are no wild dogs and no rabies infected foxes or wolfs. The risk of rabies is insignificant/non-existent. However, some bats can...
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Lizards in Denmark
In Denmark you will only find two species of lizards. The common lizard and the sand lizard.The common lizard (Zootoca vivipara) is, as the...
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The Slow-worm – the legless lizard
Slow-worm (Anguis fragilis)The slow-worm is widely distributed in Denmark.Being a legless lizard, the slow worm is often mistaken for a little snake. However, there...