PHOTOPHYSIS

Greece stands out for its high biodiversity. Its main characteristic is the fine mosaic of biotopes, which varies from the semi-arid and steppic habitats of eastern Crete to the continental habitats of its northern mountains and of course the insular habitats. The diversiform Greek land hosts significantly rich fauna and flora with high endemism. Many species are very important in European and in global context and thus protected by International Conventions. Indicatively, 85 habitats, 182 animal species and 58 plant species are of European Importance.

Following are links of websites offering information about Greece’s biodiversity

Animals

Greece's Bird List

Hellenic Rarities Committee

Greek herpetofauna

Sea Biodiversity

Antikythira Bird Observatory

LIFE Gypaetus

Crete Birdwatching Archives – Paul Smith’s Diaries 2001-2007

Crete Birding

Birding & Wildlife Watching in Greece

CRETE - Birds, Amphibians, Dragonflies, Flora, Butterflies, and other wildlife



Plants

Greek Orchids

CRETAPLANT

Hellenic Nature

Tilo Botanica

Cretanflora

Flowers of Crete

VIRTUAL BOTANICAL MUSEUM OF CRETE

Plant Hunters