Reisa National Park
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Reisa National Park is a national park in Nordreisa Municipality in Troms county, Norway that was established by royal decree on 28 November 1986. The park has much wildlife. The rough-legged buzzard is the most common bird of prey, but hikers may also spot golden eagle, common kestrels, and gyrfalcon. Wolverines and Eurasian lynx live in the park and surrounding mountains. The Sámi name for part of the gorge, Njállaávzi, means Arctic fox gorge, suggesting that the Arctic fox must have lived there a long time. The largest Norwegian predator, the brown bear, is occasionally seen in the park. ()
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Golden eagle
The golden eagle, a majestic bird of prey revered across the Northern Hemisphere, belongs to the Accipitridae family. These eagles are easily identified by their dark brown feathers accented with striking golden-brown patches on their necks.
Birds
Brown (Grizzly) Bear
The brown bear, scientifically known as Ursus arctos, roams across Eurasia and North America. In North America, these majestic creatures are commonly referred to as grizzly bears. They are among the largest terrestrial carnivores, with only the polar bear rivaling...
Mammals
Caribou, Reindeer
Reindeer, also known as caribou in North America, are captivating creatures inhabiting the Arctic, sub-Arctic, tundra, boreal forests, and mountainous regions of northern Europe, Siberia, and North America. These deer encompass various subspecies, each uniquely adapted...
Mammals
Wolverine
The wolverine, known scientifically as Gulo gulo, is the largest terrestrial member of the Mustelidae family. With its stout build and bear-like appearance, this formidable and solitary carnivore is renowned for its strength and ferocity, often taking down prey much...
Mammals
Gyrfalcon
The gyrfalcon, the largest of all falcon species, is a magnificent bird of prey that inhabits the Arctic regions and the northern islands of North America as well as the Eurosiberian region. One of its notable traits is sexual dimorphism, where females are larger than...
Birds
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