The snake Ofis (Telescopus fallax) is distinguished by its eyes, that are vertical, like those of cats. It is the only poisonous snake in Crete; even so it is harmless, because the poison is in its back teeth and not in the fangs. It is found almost everywhere...
From the totality of local plantation of Crete, over 180 plants grow exclusively in the area of the prefecture of Hania. The Brushwood is the most popular ecosystem that covers over 25% of the ground...
On account of the distinctiveness of its geomorphology, its flora and fauna, the prefecture of Hania has a remarkably great number of rare native wildlife and plants. Major areas have been submitted under the protection of European and Greek environmental...