France
Eider
Eiders are sexually dimorphic, with males being larger and more colorful.
Eurasian Bullfinch
The shy eurasian bullfinch prefers to forage very close to cover.
European Goldfinch
They are frequent visitors to backyard feeders, especially those containing niger seeds.
Gypsy Moth
One of the most invasive species in the world
Houdan Chicken
The Houdan chicken has a round, fluffy crest and five toes on each foot!
Khao Manee
The Khao Manee is one of the rarest cat breeds in the world.
King Eider
The species name, spectabilis, is Latin for “showy” or “remarkable,” referencing the attractiveness of the adult male’s plumage.
Liopleurodon
Liopleurodon were fast swimmers that lived entirely under water, but they had no gills
Pliosaur
Pliosaurs were the short-necked version of plesiosaurs.
Red Deer
A male red deer shows his age in his antlers, which become longer and more branched every year.
Trapdoor spider
Ambush their prey using a trapdoor made of silk
Rough-Legged Hawk (Rough-Legged Buzzard)
Its scientific name, lagopus, is Ancient Greek for “hare” and “foot,” referring to its feathered feet and toes.
Merganser
They line their nests with their feathers
Braque Francais
The Braque Francais will not warn you of any potential threats but, instead, will try to befriend the stranger.
Xeme (Sabine’s Gull)
They follow after seals and whales to eat their scraps.
Yellowhammer
It interbreeds with the pine bunting
Short-Eared Owl
The short-eared owl is one of the most widespread owl species in the world, covering five continents.