An ‘animal census’ has wound up in the region of Podkarpacie, south eastern Poland and according to the Regional Forestry in Kosno, the woods of Podkarpacie arte home to 450 wolves, over 120 bears, 200 lynx and 300 European bison.

There are also large settlements of beavers, Edward Marszałek from the Regional Forestry told Polish Radio, adding that wolves and beavers are the least liked animals by the local population, due to damage done by these animals.

The forests of Podkarpacie give shelter to dears, boars and elks. The growing number of foxes and raccoon dogs greatly contribute to the diminishing of the population of hares and partridges, while otters ravage the region’s fish farms.

Podkarpacie is Poland’s most important mainstay of wild animals. It is the only region, which is home to such a great number of predators and herbivores. (ab)