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 | | Mediterranean and Near East species such as Ophisops elegans, Eryx jaculus, Elaphe situla, Coluber rubriceps, and Mauremys caspica, which penetrate only the hottest, low elevation areas of southern Bulgaria. |
 | | Since most of the Mediterranean species inhabiting these corridors are terrestrial reptiles not directly dependent on aquatic habitats (the exceptions being Mauremys caspica and Pelobates syriacus), we can conclude that the most important habitats for the protection of species diversity are those located slightly above sea level (from 0-800 m a.s.l.). |
 | | The uncovering of rocky surfaces and the breaking up of rocks during road construction, quarrying work, etc., can have a beneficial impact on some species, especially on the plains and in grassy or forested areas. |
| www.worldwildlife.org /bsp/publications/europe/bulgaria/bulgaria13.html (8879 words) |
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