Many people think that today it can only be found in the United States or Africa.
However in Europe there are still many large tracts of virgin forest and rugged mountain ranges. An example is the nature reserve in the Abruzzo region in Italy. The rugged Abruzzi National Park is located in the central Appenines, around 130 miles from the Italian capital of Rome. On both sides of the entrance to Italy s second oldest national park is a stone tower adorned with a drawing of a seated bear, the Park's mascot. The Park, which covers an area of 44,000 hectares, is noted for its rugged and inhospitable scenery.