MAMMALS Hall in Regional Natural History Museum - Plovdiv
The higher representatives of the vertebrate fauna are exhibited in the “Mammals” Hall. Some of the most typical species of the Bulgarian fauna, such as :
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- Stone marten, (Martes foina),
- Fox (Vupes vulpes),
- Brown bear (Ursus arctos),
- Wolf (Canis lupus)
- and Jackal (Canis aureus).
are presented in their natural environment by means of bio-groups and dioramas.
The only representative of the Bulldog bats in Bulgaria - Tadarida teniotis, is of particular interest, as it has been extremely poorly studied. Until recently, there was only one report on this species from Southwest Bulgaria. Many of the exponents are listed in the annexes and appendices to nature conservation agreements ratified by Bulgaria.
The exotic species – Polar bear, Bison, Kangaroo, Mongoose, Armadillo, Tiger, Puma, Leopard, and various monkey species are among the specimens of particular interest.
In the beginning of the exposition there is a big diorama showing animals inhabiting mountain massifs, among which Red deer (Cervus elaphus), Chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra), Argali (Ovis ammon), Roe (Capreolus capreolus), and wild birds.