What is the wildlife of Iceland?

The wildlife of Iceland is the wild plant and animal life found on the island of Iceland, located in the north Atlantic Ocean just south of the Arctic Circle. The flora and fauna is limited by the geography and climate of the island.

What are Icelandic cows?

Icelandic cattle ( Icelandic: íslenskur nautgripur [ˈistlɛnskʏr ˈnœitˌkrɪːpʏr̥]) are a breed of cattle native to Iceland. Cattle were first brought to the island during the Settlement of Iceland a thousand years ago. Icelandic cows are an especially colorful breed with a wide variety of colours and markings.

What is an Icelandic horse?

An Icelandic horse. The Icelandic horse, which was introduced to the country from Norway, is more sociable and curious than other breeds of horses. Their character and appearance have made them very popular in dressage. The global demand for Icelandic horses is high and more live outside of the country than in Iceland.

Are there sheep in Iceland?

An Icelandic sheep. Icelandic sheep were introduced to Iceland from Norway by early settlers. There are approximately 800,000 sheep in Iceland, which is twice the number of people who inhabit the island.