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There is a wide range of Wildlife in Helsinki. Helsinki is the capital city of Finland and is known for its wide variety of flora and fauna. The forests and woodlands around the city are home to wide species of plants and animals. Travelers and nature lovers from all over the world visit the wildlife reserves and the national parks to watch the Wildlife in Helsinki. The forests are also popular points of wildlife excursions in Helsinki.

Finland is famous for brown bears and the woodlands of Helsinki are important habitat for them. The bears mostly stay in the interiors and generally avoid human contacts. Important part of Helsinki wildlife are the elks. The elks are a species of deer and inhabit the northern parts of Europe. In the northern forests, the lynx can be seen. Reindeers can also be seen at times in the forests. Rearing reindeer is one of the main sources of livelihood among the rural people.

Large hares are also common in the forests of Helsinki. There are also pheasants and red squirrels. Flying squirrels which are a rare species can also be seen at times. There are also some species of birds in Helsinki. Important bird species include capercaillie and the whooper swan. The whooper swan is the national bird in the country. The coastlines of the city also have abundant species of fishes like salmon, rainbow trout, arctic char, perch and pike perch.

The various forests and woodlands in the city are major centers of sightseeing in Helsinki. Plenty of tours are available which take the travelers to these places.

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