Wildlife of Iceland
Wildlife
The puffin is most commonly found around the coast of Iceland. Best time to spot puffins is in end of April until early September....
Iceland is a great place for whale watching close up to these massive mammals in their natural habitat.
Seals can be found all around Iceland but the most common species are the Harbour seal and Grey seal.
Complete Arctic fox guide for Iceland: where to see foxes, Hornstrandir wildlife tours, the Arctic Fox Centre, seasons, responsibl...
Reindeers can only be found in East Iceland and the best time to see them is during the winter time.
Around 70 to 80 bird species regularly nest in Iceland, but over 30 additional species breed in the country.
There are two types if mice in Iceland, house mouse and wood mouse, they came over to Iceland with the first settlers.
The mink was first imported to Iceland from Norway in the year 1931 and is now part of the wild fauna.
Domestic Animals
A detailed guide to the Icelandic horse, including Viking history, tolt, flying pace, colours, etiquette and horse riding tours in...
The Icelandic sheep belongs to the Northern European short-tailed sheep and one of the purest breeds of sheep in the world.
The Icelandic sheepdog is the only native dog in Iceland and was used for centuries to herd sheep, cattle and horses in Iceland.
A concise guide to Icelandic cattle, including settlement history, colour variety, dairy farm life, folklore and respectful countr...