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.
Part of a network of Botanic Gardens in Andalusia and aimed at preserving the local endemic flora, El Aljibe Botanic Gardens in Alcalá de los Gazules specialises in the plant-life within the Los Alcornocales Natural Park. This is a small but very informative botanic garden covering about one hectare on the western edge of the … Read more
Spanish: Eslizón tridáctilo Scientific: Chalcides striatus English: Western Three-toed Skink French: Scinque à trois doigts German: Westliche Erzschleiche Italian: Luscengola striata Portuguese: Cobra-de-pernas-tridáctila Description Notable in the Western Three-toed Skink is the elongated serpent like body, often reaching lengths around 30 cm in total (12 inches). An intact tail can be longer than the head-body … Read more
Spanish: Eslizón Ibérico Scientific: Chalcides bedriagai English: Bedriagas Skink French: Scinque iberique German: Iberische Walzenskink Italian: Lo scinco di bedriaga Portuguese: Cobra-de-pernas-pentadáctila Description Bedriaga’s skink, a small reptile with four visible limbs, although very short (almost atrophied) with 5 digits to each. To move quickly, it holds its limbs against its body and moves like … Read more
Spanish: Galápago leproso Scientific: Mauremys leprosa English: Mediterranean Pond Terrapin French: Émyde lépreuse German: Spanische Wasserschildkröte Italian: Tartaruga palustre iberica Portuguese: Cágado-mediterrânico Description The shell of the Mediterranean pond terrapin is olive, brown or grey. The limbs are short and stout, with orange or yellow lines that fade in the older specimens. The carapace normally … Read more