Greenland is the largest island of the world and it
contains a very rich biodiversity and many species of animals and plants that
are adapted to the harsh climate of the Arctic.
The most representative animals of the Arctic region are the polar bear that is the biggest predator and the quintessential icon of the arctic being part of the Greenland’s national coat of arms.
Together with the reindeer, the musk ox is one of the land mammals easier to spot by tourists. By contrast, the polar bear is a rare visitor to inhabited areas and is difficult to see it. Other animals often seen are wolves, arctic foxes, mountain hares and other small mammals, but are no often close to civilization.
The most representative animals of the Arctic region are the polar bear that is the biggest predator and the quintessential icon of the arctic being part of the Greenland’s national coat of arms.
Together with the reindeer, the musk ox is one of the land mammals easier to spot by tourists. By contrast, the polar bear is a rare visitor to inhabited areas and is difficult to see it. Other animals often seen are wolves, arctic foxes, mountain hares and other small mammals, but are no often close to civilization.
Another important animal to the Arctic fauna are whales that can be seen all over Greenland, particularly during the summer months. Some examples of the species of whales that are found in Greenland are the humpback whale, blue whale and bowhead whale.
The most common relationship between the humans and Greenland wildlife are hunting that are an important source of income for the Greenlanders. Furthermore, sustainable hunting of animals is open to tourists at certain places in Greenland.
The most common relationship between the humans and Greenland wildlife are hunting that are an important source of income for the Greenlanders. Furthermore, sustainable hunting of animals is open to tourists at certain places in Greenland.