Wildlife of Andorra

The flora and fauna of Andorra are similar to that found elsewhere in the Pyrenees.

Andorran landscape

Flora

Chestnut and walnut trees grow only in the area around Sant Julià de Lòria, the lowest settlement. Elsewhere, evergreen oaks are still common. Higher regions and many valleys have pines, firs, and various forms of subalpine and alpine plant life. At the highest altitudes there are no trees, but grass is plentiful during the summer. There are carnations, violets, bellflowers, and daisies, as well as blackberries, wild strawberries, and moss.[1]

Fauna

Bears, wolves, foxes, martens, Pyrenean chamois, rabbits, hares, eagles, vultures, wild ducks, and geese may be found in isolated areas. The mountain streams contain trout, pike, and crayfish.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Flora and fauna of the world: Andorra". ALL ANDORRA. 2014-12-02. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
  2. "Geography, Weather, & Wildlife of Andorra". www.safaritheglobe.com. Retrieved 2019-01-04.


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