Wildlife in North Korea is an interesting subject of research, known as
North Korea faunas. The topographical complexity, geographical location, and climate of the region determine the wild-life of the terrain. A wide area of North Korea is covered by forests and woods, thus it is a perfect place the animals to survive.
North Korea shares a border with China and Russia. Thus the
faunas of Northern Korea is widely influenced by the wild-life style of its neighboring countries, which means the temperature similarities, and geographical nearness, has helped to shelter and grow almost same kind of animals in this part of the country.
The
Animal life in North Korea is thus closely related to the boreal zones of Manchuria, Siberia, Hokkaido Sakhalin and China. North Korea forestry is typically well-known for the following species of animals,
- Deer
- Amur goral
- Manchurian weasel
- Northern Pika
- Roe deer
- Tiger
- Manchurian ring-necked pheasant
- Three-toed woodpecker
- Pine grosbeak
- Hawk owl
- Brown bear
- Lynx
- Water shrew
- Muskrat and
- Black grouse
North Korea preserves around eighteen rare bird species of which few are boreal residents, some are found is high terrains and rests are nomadic. A few mammals and other
fauna species are exclusive found in northern Korea, such as the tiger, leopard cat, wolf, marten, weasel, leopard, badger, wild boar, Amur goral, roe deer, bat, striped hamster, muskrat and shrew.
For hunting and less of foods often decreases a number of animals from earth, thus
animal life protection in North Korea is a subject of deep concern and worry.
