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NATURE AND ECOLOGY IN CROATIA Dolphin Dream Society The Dolphin Dream Society is a non-profit NGO that promotes ecological awareness, environmental protection and sustainable development of the Adriatic Sea, coast and islands. It publicises and creates modules, programmes and campaigns for this effect. Both Croats and international citizens can become members of the society - more details can be found on the website. Ecology in Croatia The National Ecological Network Cro-Nen is undertaking a project for the conservation of wild birds, and of natural habitats and flora and fauna. National Parks in Croatia Much of Croatia's nature and wildlife can be observed in one of the country's eight national parks, including the Brijuni Islands, the Kornati Islands, Krka, island of Mljet and, of course, Plitvice Lakes. The parks contain an outstanding variety of geological and natural phenomena, as well as being home to various animal populations. You can organise your own trips to these National Parks, or join an excursion; whilst in them, there are also numerous activities to undertake, which is expecially true for some of the island Parks, whether it's swimming, diving, hiking or cycling. In most cases, it is also possible to stay within these parks - please see the above websites for accommodation possibilites.

Let's name them:

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Brijuni islands

2. Risnjak 3. Mljet
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Kornati islands

5. The plitvice lakes 6. Paklenica 7. Brijuni 8. The north velebit Nature parks in croatia are

biokovo Kopaki rit Nature Park Park Medvednica

Velebit Nature Park Vrana Lake Nature Park Park Uka umberak - Samobor Nature Park Lastovo Islands

Lakes Gorski Kotar is a nature reserve near Rijeka, covering an area of about 2,000 sq. km in which wolves, lynx, boars and brown bears live in its forests. The region is also home to several towns and villages which are well worth visiting, including Delnice and Ravna Gora. Griffon Vultures on Cres There are colonies of the Eurasian Griffon vulture near Beli on

the north of the island of Cres. Conservation of the birds lies with the Eco Centar Caput Insulae whose goal it is to also protect the natural heritage of the island. Read more about the rescue, care and release of Griffon vultures on the island in this article: A new life for Croatia's griffon vultures (The Daily Telegraph, 11th November 2009) Secrets of the island of Cres Experience the beauty and heritage of the islands of Cres and Losinj. Recover from the stress of modern life. Walking, cycling, climbing and more. They offer expert guiding and an active holiday of a different kind along with modern apartment accommodation.

Velebitska degenija endangered species growing in North Velebit DEGENIA VELEBITICA

CROATIAN NATIONAL SYMOBOS IS IRIS!