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The flora and fauna in Poland is that of Continental Europe, with the wisent, white stork and white-tailed eagle designated as national animals, and the red common poppy being the unofficial floral emblem. Among the most protected species is the European bison, Europe's heaviest land animal, as well as the Eurasian beaver, the lynx, the gray wolf and the Tatra chamois. The region was also home to the extinct aurochs, the last individual dying in Poland in 1627. Game animals such as red deer, roe deer, and wild boar are found in most woodlands. Poland is also a significant breeding ground for migratory birds and hosts around one quarter of the global population of white storks. | The flora and fauna in Poland is that of Continental Europe, with the wisent, white stork and white-tailed eagle designated as national animals, and the red common poppy being the unofficial floral emblem. Among the most protected species is the European bison, Europe's heaviest land animal, as well as the Eurasian beaver, the lynx, the gray wolf and the Tatra chamois. The region was also home to the extinct aurochs, the last individual dying in Poland in 1627. Game animals such as red deer, roe deer, and wild boar are found in most woodlands. Poland is also a significant breeding ground for migratory birds and hosts around one quarter of the global population of white storks. | ||
Around 615,100 hectares (2,374 sq mi), equivalent to 0.43% of Poland's territory, is protected within 33 Polish national parks. There are 354 areas designated as landscape parks, along with numerous nature reserves and other protected areas.[[File: | Around 615,100 hectares (2,374 sq mi), equivalent to 0.43% of Poland's territory, is protected within 33 Polish national parks. There are 354 areas designated as landscape parks, along with numerous nature reserves and other protected areas. | ||
[[File:Polish Voivodeships redone.png|thumb|The 21 Voivodeships of Poland]] | |||
==Government and politics== | ==Government and politics== | ||