The encompassing high mountains, rivers, and forests in Rize contribute to a wide variety of fauna. The key elements of this richness include wolves, jackals, foxes, rock martens, polecats, Eurasian otters, bears, lynxes, wildcats, wild boars, roe deer, red deer, bezoar goats, wild goats, peregrine falcons, saker falcons, red-tailed shrikes, golden eagles, bearded vultures, black vultures, hazel hens, capercaillies, and red-spotted trout. Encounters with wild animals that roam to find sustenance and survive during the night can be observed in areas used by people during the daytime. The region holds particular importance for observing bears and bezoar goats.
