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About 100 species of land mammal exist on the Aspirian Isles. Few of these are carnivores, with 12 species in total. Two of the largest mammals to be found on the islands is the Larole black bear and the Toscanan clouded leopard, only found on the islands of Emili and Toscani respectively. Smaller mammals also include foxes, the raccoon dog, and Anconan red weasel. The most famous mammal is undoubtedly the Fortunan Red Panda which is endemic to the isles and officially the national animal. Grazing mammals native to the islands include the wild boar, sika deer, and Aspirian serow. Of marine mammals, the islands include the dugong and Aspirian humpback dolphin. The orca is by far the most popular, having swam in the waters before the arrival of the Norvians with a few fishing villages having created a bond with local pods. Historical records exist showing whalers from the island of Linaro and orcas assisting each other during their hunts.
A large variety of bird species also occur on the isles with over 500 record species. Half of these species are endemic such as the red bellied crane and Amber bush warbler. Birds that are considered non-endemic are shared with the mainland, especially Fuso, Isklevyu, and Free Pacific States. Migration of birds is a common sight within the region during the seasons of spring and fall.
There exists around 4000 species of plants on the isles, a few that are endemic to the region. tropical rainforests can be found on the southern ends of the Fortunan Archipelago, with subtropical making up the rest of the archipelago, the Medium Isles, and Eridani Theta. Temperate and boreal forests are found in higher altitudes, most prominently on the island of Toscani and Eridani Theta. A few of the most dominant trees on the isles include the Larole cypress, Amber oak, and Fortunan velvet pine. Bamboo is more common within the inner part of the Fortunan Archipelago.
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