What kind of animals are in the Azores?

List of mammals of the Azores

• The endemic Azores noctule (Nyctalus azoreum) is, along with the greater mouse-eared bat (Myotis myotis), the only current native mammal of the Azores that is not a marine mammal.
• Black rat.
• European hedgehog.
• Greater mouse-eared bat.
• Humpback whale.
• Killer whales.
• Dwarf sperm whale.

What is Hong Kong’s national animal?

National animal of Hong Kong is Giant Panda.

What wild animals live in Hong Kong?

Barking Deer, squirrels, Chinese Porcupines, and Chinese Pangolins may still be seen in some remote areas. Except human, macaques are the only wild primates found in Hong Kong. Rhesus monkeys, longtailed monkeys and their hybrids can easily be found in the areas adjacent to Kowloon Reservoir.

Are porcupines native to Hong Kong?

Among the native medium and large mammals, East Asian Porcupine, Eurasian Wild Pig and Red Muntjac are the most abundant and widely distributed species in Hong Kong. They were recorded by over 60% of camera traps in our camera trap survey from 2008 to 2018.

What kind of animals live in the Azores?

Interestingly, because the Azores is one of the most remote archipelagos in Europe, it was completely devoid of mammals before the discovery of the islands in the early 15 th century; the exception was marine mammals, such as dolphins, and two species of bat.

Are there any animals native to Hong Kong?

Here are some interesting wildlife native to Hong Kong. PSA: If you see these animals in the wild, don’t just immediately freak out and shock them into hurting themselves or you! Remember that they are probably a lot more scared of you than you are of them.

Where can you find wild monkeys in Hong Kong?

Wild monkeys and macaques are indigenous to Hong Kong’s woodlands. They are most commonly found in Kam Shan Country Park, which is colloquially known as ‘Monkey Hill,’ and have been known to snatch food from hikers. Rhesus Macaque | © LASZLO ILYES/Flickr

What are the names of the Azores Islands?

The archipelago is formed by nine islands of volcanic origin that define three geographical groups: Eastern (S. Miguel and Sta. Maria), Central (Terceira, Faial, Pico, Graciosa and S. Jorge) and Western (Flores and Corvo).