The mouflon is a wild sheep that is thought to be the ancestor of domestic sheep. The rams are horned and the horns – that are usually symmetrical - curve as they grow.

The Eurasian eagle-owl is the largest nocturnal raptor in the whole of Europe. Its hunting activity is focused in the first few hours after sunset and the first few hours after sunrise.

The forest reindeer is an extremely ancient species that has roamed the earth since prehistoric times, several million years ago.

The great grey owl is a nocturnal raptor and is also the largest European owl, with a wingspan of up to 1,50 m.

The griffon vulture is a scavenger vulture: it only feeds off the carcasses of dead animals. By being nature’s cleaning crew vultures prevent the spread of diseases generated by putrefying carcasses.

With its intricate wooden crown, the deer is the King of our Forests. Originally, the deer is a plains animal. Nowadays, it tends to dwell in the forest in order to stay further away from humans.

The domestic reindeer is very similar to the forest reindeer. One notable difference is the fact that the domestic reindeer is farmed by man.

The Sika deer is a small species of deer native to Asia that was introduced to Europe in the 19th century. While the red deer is a timid species, the Sika deer is not afraid of man.

The smooth snake is a small grass snake that – among other countries - lives in Belgium. It is often mistaken for an adder.

The Tarpan is a small-sized horse, with a grey coat and a black mane with blond strands. The original Tarpan is one of the ancestors of the domestic horse!

The white stork is a migratory bird that crosses long distances to winter in Africa. Its wings, with a wingspan of up to a whopping 165 cm, allow it to glide with ease.

Symbol of the the Ardennes, the boar populates its deep forests. Originally a diurnal animal, over the course of years the boar evolved into a nocturnal animal to avoid being disturbed by man.

The yellow-bellied toad is a rare and protected tiny toad. It can be found in Belgium. It is fond of shallow and stagnant water.