The rough südgrass, which was thought to be extinct in the region, and the grove grape, which is considered a new species in this part of the country, were discovered, and new data were collected on such rare, valuable and protected species as, for example, the valiant flower, the wolf-killer's helmet flower, the Hungarian lednek or the lawn flower female petal the gulipan bred again in the region, about 30 pairs bred in the county's only küzvágó csér colony, and the kingfisher appeared as a new breeding species. Among the more interesting species of birds, they encountered the little harrier, the red spade goose, which is considered a real rarity, and the stork was the only nesting place in the area. The most significant natural assets of the county's Danube Islands are the heron colonies there.
Species on the Natura 2000 data sheet:
- ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus)
- Cerambyx cerdo (Cerambyx cerdo)
- scarlet beetle (Cucujus cinnaberinus)
- stag beetle (Lucanus cervus)
- large firefly (Lycaena dispar)
- mourning dove (Morimus funereus)
- red-bellied weasel (Bombina bombina)
- Danube crested newt (Triturus dobrogicus)
Slovakia's nine national parks, the world's smallest high mountains
Discover the nature of Slovakia. The smallest massif in the world. Nine national parks. Dignified mountain peaks, deep valleys and mysterious chasms. Large areas of forests full of life. Carpathians, home of the wolf, bear, lynx and chamois. The largest karst area in Central Europe. More than 6,200 caves and ravines. Crystal clear glacial lakes, quiet lowland rivers, a paradise for birds, the blue surface of water reservoirs. Sand dunes and juniper pine forests, natural travertines, formations created by volcanic activity. Incredible variety in such a small area.
Use the network of designated tourist routes that are considered unique throughout the world, not only on the mountain ridges. The most interesting places are made accessible by educational trails. Enjoy the scenery on a bicycle or on horseback. Observe untouched nature through the lens of a camera, using binoculars or a fishing rod. All four seasons have their own charm in the Slovak landscape.