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→Wildlife: bear controversy
The extensive wilderness areas and low population density of the Pyrenees region provides habitat for many species of animal. Of particular interest are;
The extensive wilderness areas and low population density of the Pyrenees region provides habitat for many species of animal. Of particular interest are;
*The European brown [[bear]], which continues to inhabit the Pyrenees in very low numbers. Additional animals have recently been imported from [[Slovenia]] to boost the population.
*The European brown [[bear]], which continues to inhabit the Pyrenees in very low numbers. Additional animals have recently been imported from [[Slovenia]] to boost the population although this has caused significant controversy in the livestock farming community.
*The Pyrenean [[desman]] is a curious aquatic insectivore [[endemic]] to the region.
*The Pyrenean [[desman]] is a curious aquatic insectivore [[endemic]] to the region.