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.
Family: Mantidae Scientific: Mantis religiosa English: Praying Mantis (America: European Mantis) Spanish: Insecto de Santa Teresa Mantises, in general, are often mistakenly referred to as “Praying Mantis” but this is the English name for just one species, Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa)- Insecto de Santa Teresa, the most common species in Europe. These solitary insects can … Read more
Family: Mantidae Scientific: Ameles spallanzania (Rossi, 1792) English: European Dwarf Mantis Spanish: Mantis Enana Europea Distribution: Southern Europe, Morocco, Algeria The European Dwarf Mantis (Ameles spallanzania) Mantis enana Europea is a very small mantid, around 1cm-3cm that lives in low vegetation in warm, dry places. Their colour can be green, grey or brown to help … Read more
Fantastic news to see that the re introduction project in Spain has become so successful over the last few years with three more Bearded Vulture in Tinença de Benifassà Natural Park using the hacking method this week. The hacking method involves releasing chicks that hatched in captivity at an artificial nest in suitable habitat to … Read more
The first ever known “albino” Osprey chick has hatched in the Urdaibai biosphere reserve in the Basque country. UPDATE: Unfortunately, the albino chick died within a few days as it seemed it sight was impaired and only fed a couple of times. The female removed it from the nest a few hours after it died. … Read more