Spanish Ibex (Capra pyrenaica hispanica) Cabra montés

Wildlife watching in Grazalema

The Spanish Ibex (Capra pyrenaica hispanica) Cabra montés frequently found in herds across the Andalucian mountain ranges are wild mountain goats. There were until fairly recently, more subspecies spaced around the Iberian peninsular, but now only two exist.

These mammals which originate exclusively in the mountains of Iberia are known as Cabra montés in Spanish. They are generally shades of brown around the body with black markings on the chest, flanks and legs in the males, whereas the females are paler. The adult males can reach a weight of 80-100 kg and are approximately double the size of the females.

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Video of an albino or leucistic bat in Montjuic

Albino or leucistic bat in Montjuic

Apparently very rare and understudied, this video of an albino or leucistic bat in Montjuic (Barcelona) has been filmed by Nick Lloyd of IberiaNature and Spanish Civil War tours: https://iberianature.com/barcelona/history-of-barcelona/spanish-civil-war-tour-in-barcelona/ Unidentified species With 10 or more species of bat known to reside in Barcelona, identification is pretty much impossible but never the less this video … Read more

Badgers in Spain

Badgers in Spain

English: Eurasion Badger Scientific: Meles meles Spanish: Tejón Catalan: Teixó Gallego: Teixugo Euskera: Azkonarra German: Dachs French: Blaireau Portuguese: Texugo Mostly nocturnal, crepiscular and secretive (like most mammals here), badgers in Spain are rarely seen unless you actively seek them out or come across a “sett” (the tunnels – tejonera in Spanish) whilst walking in … Read more

Reintroducion of Iberian lynx to Catalonia and Aragon

Iberian lynx Mammals of Spain - Reintroducion of Iberian lynx. Wildlife, natural parks and culture in Spain

From the most endangered cat species in the world to a success story for managed wildlife protection schemes, the reintroducion of the Iberian lynx to Catalonia and Aragon seems to be the next step forward with the project being supported by the Spanish Government and an area of around 30,000 hectares being studied for suitability. … Read more