Spain is home to a remarkable diversity of mammals, from iconic land species to rare marine inhabitants. On land, the Iberian lynx, wild boar, and European wildcat roam forests, mountains, and grasslands, while herds of deer and ibex thrive in the sierras. Along its coasts, Spain’s waters host dolphins, whales, and the endangered Mediterranean monk seal. This variety reflects Spain’s diverse habitats, from the Pyrenees to Mediterranean wetlands. Conservation programs aim to protect these mammals against threats like habitat loss, climate change, and human activity, ensuring their survival for future generations.
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
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
English: Egyptian mongoose or Ichneumon Scientific: Herpestes ichneumon Spanish: Meloncillo French: Mangouste ichneumon German: Ichneumon Portugese: Sacarrabos, Saca-rabos, Icnêumone, Rato-de-faraó, Rato-do-egipto, Manguço, Escalavardo The Egyptian mongoose – Herpestes ichneumon – Meloncillo is also known as the ichneumon and although it is thought to be introduced to the Iberian Peninsula its been here long enough, I … Read more
Great news to hear that 23 Iberian lynx have been cubs born in 2021 at the breeding centers of El Acebuche, in the Doñana National Park (Huelva) and in Zarza de Granadilla (Cáceres). Fifteen males and eight females in total with 10 males and 2 females born in four litters in the Zarza de Granadilla … Read more