Animals Found in Germany But Not in Australia

Yes, several mammal species are native to Germany (and wider Europe) but absent from Australia’s unique fauna. Examples include:

• European Badger (Meles meles) – Distinctive black‑and‑white face; social, lives in complex setts.
• European Mole (Talpa europaea) – Subterranean insectivore with specialized digging forelimbs.
• Eurasian Beaver (Castor fiber) – Largest European rodent; famed for dam‑building.
• Eurasian Lynx (Lynx lynx) – Solitary forest predator with tufted ears.
• Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) – Widespread omnivore in woodlands.

These species reflect the deep biogeographic divide between the Palearctic (Europe/Asia) and Australasian realms.