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Cretan Wall Lizards
Cretan Spiny Mice
Found nowhere but on Crete, the Cretan spiny mouse (Acomys minous) is a large mouse (18 to 25 centimeters or 7 to 10 inches) with a pointed face that has very large ears and coarse, stiff hairs on its back and tail. It is yellow, red, gray, or brown on its face and back and […]
Cretan Least Weasels
The Cretan least weasel (Mustela nivalis) has a slender, elongated body and short legs, and it is typically 17 to 24 centimeters (6 to 9 inches) long. Its fur is brown, and its underside is white. It is a nocturnal animal that hides in its nest during the day. The diet of the weasel consists […]
Cretan Beech Martens
About the size of a domestic cat, the Cretan beech marten (Martes foina) is grayish brown and has a white streak that runs from the animal’s neck to its chest. It creeps in a polecat manner and is an excellent climber and swimmer. The animal eats smaller mammals, fruits, nuts, and eggs. Although it is […]
Cretan Badgers
An animal about the size of a small bear with short legs, the Cretan badger (Meles meles arcalus) is between 70 and 95 centimeters (28 and 37 inches) long. It has a grayish brown coat and a distinctive white strip that starts at the edge of its muzzle and goes to the back of its […]