Other fauna you can find in the Dolomites consist of brown bears, roe deer, the fire salamander and the Alpine newt. The wealth and variability of fauna in the Dolomites is just one reason to visit this extraordinary mountain range.

Yes, there is a small but stable population of Brown Bears (specifically the Marsican or Alpine brown bear) in the Dolomite mountains of Northern Italy. The population is primarily concentrated in the Adamello Brenta Natural Park in the western Trentino region, which borders the Dolomites. This population was bolstered by a "reintroduction" project called Life Ursus in the late 1990s, where several bears were brought in from Slovenia to prevent local extinction. While it is rare for tourists to encounter a bear, as they are naturally shy and avoid humans, sightings have become more frequent in recent years as the population has grown to an estimated 100 individuals. Hikers are advised to make noise, keep dogs on leashes, and properly store food. Local authorities monitor the bears closely and have implemented extensive public awareness campaigns to manage the coexistence of wildlife and the region's massive tourism industry. Seeing a bear in the wild here is a testament to the Dolomites' status as a pristine, high-biodiversity UNESCO World Heritage site.