Situated almost on the border with Montenegro, Perućica is one of the two remaining primeval forests in Europe. These rightly called "lungs of Europe” are actually a part of Sutjeska National Park, the oldest and the largest one in Bosnia & Herzegovina. Some of the trees here are more than 300 years old. No wonder, that this unique place is also listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Due to its beauty and richness, rain forest Perucica was declared strictly protected nature reserve, that is exclusively used for science and education. Therefore, you can visit it only with a licensed tour guide.
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The dense forests of Bosnia and Herzegovina are a natural habitat for several small mammals such as weasels, wild rabbits, squirrels, badgers and polecats. The insect population includes mosquitos, centipedes, beetles and the giant peacock moth, which is the largest moth in Europe. Bosnia and Herzegovina is also home to 41 species of endemic spiders, Many Lizards and Wild Flowers.