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Cretan shrew
Cretan shrew
The species is considered endangered due to climate change and the effects of competition with Güldenstädt's shrew.

The Cretan shrew is the only endemic mammal of Greece. It is found on the three main mountain ranges of Crete. 

Fossils of this animal have been discovered on the island, dating to Middle Pleistocene (~1 million years ago). The species is considered endangered due to climate change and the effects of competition with Güldenstädt's shrew.

Photos: Trichas,A. / Natural History Museum of Crete – University of Crete

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The fauna of Crete

The Cretan endemic butterfly Zerynthia cretica

The Cretan endemic butterfly Zerynthia cretica

Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus Barbatus)

Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus Barbatus)

Griffon Vulture (Gyps Fulvus)

Griffon Vulture (Gyps Fulvus)

Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni)

Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni)

Bonelli's eagle (Aquila fasciata) (Hieraaetus fasciatus)

Bonelli's eagle (Aquila fasciata) (Hieraaetus fasciatus)

Eleonora's Falcon

Eleonora's Falcon

Giorgalidiko: Domestic Horse, North-western European Horse

Giorgalidiko: Domestic Horse, North-western European Horse

The Cretan Badger

The Cretan Badger

Golden Eagle (Aquila Chrysaetos)

Golden Eagle (Aquila Chrysaetos)

Mute Swan

Mute Swan

Cretan wildcat

Cretan wildcat

Butterflies and Moths of the island

Butterflies and Moths of the island

Cretan Tracker: Europe's Oldest Hound, a Gift from Zeus

Cretan Tracker: Europe's Oldest Hound, a Gift from Zeus

Kri-kri, the Cretan Wild Goat (Capra aegagrus cretica)

Kri-kri, the Cretan Wild Goat (Capra aegagrus cretica)

Least Weasel

Least Weasel

Bats

Bats

The Balkan Terrapin or Western Caspian Terrapin (Mauremys Rivulata)

The Balkan Terrapin or Western Caspian Terrapin (Mauremys Rivulata)

Cat Snake

Cat Snake

Balkan Whip Snake

Balkan Whip Snake

Marginated Tortoise (Testudo marginata)

Marginated Tortoise (Testudo marginata)

Greek turtle

Greek turtle

Water Snake

Water Snake

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European Ratsnake or Leopard Snake

The Bullfrog

The Bullfrog

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Common Kingfisher

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Caretta Caretta (Loggerhead Sea Turtle)

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Coleoptera

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