Mediterranean scrub flora & fauna

Plants and Animals in the Mediterranean Scrubland

1. MEDITERRANEAN
SCRUBLAND
FLORA & FAUNA

2. •This biome actually goes by several
names. It is found surrounding large
parts of the Mediterranean Sea and is
thus sometimes called the Mediterranean
Biome, others call it a Woodland Biome,
while others call it a Shrub or Chaparral
Biome. The shrublands are known locally
as maquis or matorral.
•This biome is shaped by a Mediterranean
climate of mild, wet winters and hot dry
summers.

3. •The Mediterranean biome is characterized
by shrubs. Most are evergreen and have
small, leathery leaves with thick cuticles.
Sometimes the leaves are so reduced as
to appear needle-like.
•Many typical members of the shrub flora
are aromatic (for example, sage,
rosemary, thyme, and oregano) and
contain highly flammable oils.

4. Olive Tree

5. Carob tree

6. Cypres

7. Juniper

8. Rosemary

9. Thyme

10. Kingfisher

11. Robin

12. Griffon Vulture

13. Peregrine Falcon

14. Eagle

15. Hedgehog

16. Wild Boar

17. Squirrel

18. Lynx

19. Mouflon

20. Wild Goat

21. •All pictures taken from
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