Wildlife in Spain is incredibly diverse, from Iberian lynx and brown bears to flamingos and eagles. Spain’s varied landscapes, including mountains, wetlands, and forests, provide habitats for many unique species. Observing wildlife offers a chance to connect with nature and learn about conservation efforts.
The Carob Tree – Ceratonia siliqua – Algarrobo is a long lived tree which grows to a height of around 12 to 15 metres and extends to a wide canopy. It is native to the Eastern Mediterranean area where it thrives in arid conditions but is also cultivated commercially in warm climates as the pods … Read more
Scientific: Anacridium aegyptium English: Egyptian grasshopper Castilian: Langosta egipcia A common species in Spain, an adult female Egyptian grasshopper – Anacridium aegyptium – Langosta egipcia can reach a length of 6.5cm and the size alone can help in identification of this species. The male is much smaller, growing to around 3.5cm. The colouration of the … Read more
English: Iberian Water Frog Scientific: Pelophylax perezi Spanish: Rana común Portuguese: Rá-verde Distribution: All of Iberia The Iberian Water Frog – Pelophylax perezi – Rana común is rarely very far from water, they will inhabit lakesides, ponds, slow rivers, canals, marshes, moors, rice fields, man made water deposits and troughs up to an altitude of … Read more
Scientific: Salamandra salamandra (Linnaeus, 1758) English: Fire Salamander Spanish: Salamandra común Portuguese: Salamandra-comum Distribution: Mainly northern, western and southern Spain (excluded from many of the central and eastern areas), all of Portugal, as well as northern Europe as far as north Germany, all of Italy and much of the Balkans and eastern Europe. The fire … Read more