Capital

Tbilisi

Official Language

Georgian

Fun Fact

Widely considered the oldest wine-producing region in the world

Unofficial National Animal

Wolf

National Bird

None

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Animal Laws of Georgia

The Animal Laws of Georgia PDF contains the general animal protection laws and related statutes for Georgia. Uncaged World updates these bi-annually. Always check official sources for the most up-to-date legal status.

Animals of Georgia

Brown Bear

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

The Brown Bear is one of the world's largest land carnivores, found in forests, mountains, and tundra across Europe, Asia, and North America. Recognized by its powerful build, thick fur, and large claws, it feeds on berries, roots, fish, insects, and mammals. Brown Bears play an important role in healthy ecosystems by dispersing seeds and regulating prey populations. Many populations hibernate during the winter, emerging in spring to forage for food.

Grey Wolf

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

The Grey Wolf is the largest member of the dog family, found in forests, grasslands, mountains, and tundra across North America, Europe, and Asia. Highly social, it lives and hunts in packs, feeding on deer, elk, wild boar, and other large mammals. As an apex predator, the Grey Wolf helps maintain healthy ecosystems by regulating prey populations. Its intelligence, endurance, and teamwork have made it one of the world's most successful predators.

Great Rosefinch

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

The Great Rosefinch is a colorful songbird found in mountain forests, alpine meadows, and shrublands across Central and East Asia. Males are recognized by their bright rosy-red plumage, while females have more subdued brown coloring. They feed mainly on seeds, berries, buds, and insects and are well adapted to life in high-altitude environments. Their rich, melodic songs are a familiar sound in mountain habitats during the breeding season.

Eurasian Lynx

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

The Eurasian Lynx is the largest lynx species, found in the forests and mountains of Europe and Asia. Recognized by its tufted ears, short tail, and spotted coat, it is a solitary predator that hunts deer, hares, and other small mammals. An excellent climber and stealthy hunter, the Eurasian Lynx plays an important role in maintaining healthy forest ecosystems by regulating prey populations.

Caucasian Viper

IUCN Red List: Endangered

The Caucasian Viper is a venomous snake found in the forests, alpine meadows, and rocky mountain slopes of the Caucasus Mountains. It is recognized by its stout body and bold zigzag pattern, which provides excellent camouflage among rocks and vegetation. Feeding on small mammals, lizards, and amphibians, it plays an important role in controlling prey populations. Habitat loss and illegal collection have contributed to declines in some areas.

Chamois

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

The Chamois is a sure-footed mountain goat-antelope found in the rugged mountains of Europe and western Asia. Recognized by its slender build, short hooked horns, and agile movements, it is well adapted to steep rocky terrain. Chamois feed on grasses, herbs, shrubs, and leaves, moving between high alpine meadows and lower forests with the seasons. Their remarkable climbing ability helps them escape predators and thrive in mountainous habitats.