There are a variety of exceptional animals, birds, and reptiles in Europe and its surrounding areas. These creatures have unique methods of hunting and staying alive and are widespread in the fauna of the dense forests of Europe. Now let’s go ahead and clear the smoke on your curiosity by naming the top 6 wild animals of Europe. Read on…

Polar Bear

Location: Near the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean

Speed: 25 mph

Size: 900-1,500 lbs

Source of food: Sea-lions, seals, walrus, reindeer, muskox, and at times other polar bears too.

Tactics of defense: Just pray that this while beast isn’t hungry. Throw him some food if he is, otherwise prepared to be his lunch.

Fatalities: There isn’t must fatality in the case of the polar bear as there are hardly any people living in the Arctic.

Eurasian Wolf

Location: Europe, China, Russia, and Mongolia

Speed: 35 mph

Size: 70-130 lbs

Source of food: Deer, boar, goats, sheep, and chamois

Tactics of defense: These wolves generally don’t hunt humans, but if they are in a pack and are too hungry, they will not think twice about the meal, or the meat (you) at hand! You must try escaping in the water and take shelter in the nearest tree in this case.

Fatalities: 0-5 per year

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Asp Viper

Location: France and Italy

Speed: 5 mph

Size: 2-3 feet long

Source of food: Toads, birds, lizards, and other small animals

Tactics of defense: These are the deadliest snakes in all of Europe. Neither should you go near them, nor should you try to handle them, as they easily get agitated. If you only keep a good distance from them, no harm should occur to you. Head straight to the hospital in case you are bitten by one, as there is a chance it could be fatal.

Fatalities: 0-5

Wild Boar

Location: Central Europe and Southern Asia

Speed: 30 mph

Size: 100-300 lbs

Source of food: Fruits, grass, small animals, nuts, and eggs

Tactics of defense: While on one hand wild boars are not known to kill people, on the other, they can cause severe damage to the limbs, along with causing severe trauma. These animals are fast and strong with their tusks, and are capable of inflicting some permanent damage. This is why you should keep a good distance from them and shouldn’t harass them.

Fatalities: 0-1

Wolverine

Location: Northern Europe, Asia, and America

Speed: 30 mph

Size: 3-5 feet long and 30-60 lbs

Source of food: Rodents, rabbits, carrior, berries and plants

Tactics of defense: There is no real need to fear wolverines, unless you look as if you’re injured. These wild beasts are known to attack their prey if they’re 2-3 times bigger than them. They attack as long as they think they stand a chance against the enemy.

Fatalities: 0-3

Moose [elk]

Location: Northern Europe, Asia, and America

Speed: 35 mph

Size: 5-7 feet tall and 900-1,600 pounds

Source of food: Twigs, grass, roots, plants, and bark

Tactics of defense: Don’t try to feed them and make sure to stay away from their young ones at all costs. If you are actually attacked by a moose, it’s best that you run away from it, as unlike a lot of the other dangerous animals, they more likely will stop chasing you.

Fatalities: Very few, although there are 100+ indirectly through train and car crashes.