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Cabañeros National Park

September 4, 2023 by clive

Region: Castilla la Mancha
Province: Ciudad Real and Toledo
Declared a Natural Park: 1995
Park surface area: 40,856 hectares

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The Cabañeros National Park (in Spanish: Parque Nacional de Cabañeros) is located within the two provinces of Ciudad Real and Toledo. It is the best and largest surviving area of Iberian Mediterranean forest, with an enormous variety of plant species. It also includes sites of geological interest (Paleozoic sites known as Cámbrico y Ordovícico del Parque Nacional de Cabañeros). In addition, the territory has protection status within the framework of the Natura 2000 Network and is a Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA)

Female Iberian Lynx’s Historic Settlement in Cabañeros National Park

September 4, 2023 by clive

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

A female Iberian lynx named “Sibila” has chosen to call Cabañeros National Park home since last May. This makes her the first to inhabit this protected area in the province of Ciudad Real.

The director of Cabañeros National Park, Ángel Gómez Manzaneque, explained that their efforts to establish a stable population of Iberian lynx over the years are starting to show promising results.

Reviving Rivers: The Remarkable Return of European Beavers to the Iberian Peninsula

September 2, 2023 by clive

Reviving Rivers: The Remarkable Return of Eurasian Beavers to the Iberian Peninsula

European beavers – Castor fiber – El castor europeo, have a fascinating history in the Iberian Peninsula, where the species was documented until the late 16th century before becoming extinct due to over hunting and persecution for its meat and fur.

In 2003, unauthorized beaver reintroductions occurred in the Ebro river basin in Spain. These beavers, protected since 2011, have since expanded into new areas, including the Douro and Tagus basins. Recently, there have been sightings of beavers in the Tormes river, near the Portuguese border, suggesting a potential return to Portugal after extinction in the Middle Ages.

Cinereous Vulture Reintroduction Program Takes Flight in Spain’s Iberian Highlands

August 31, 2023 by clive

Black Vulture - aegypius monachus - Birds and Birdwatching in Spain

In an ambitious effort to restore the majestic Cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus) to its historic home, a collaborative reintroduction project has been launched in Spain’s Iberian Highlands. Once a common sight, this magnificent scavenger bird faced decline and extinction in the region due to shrinking forest habitats a century ago.

Organised by the Castilla-La Mancha regional government and Alto Tajo Nature Park. The initiative is a joint endeavor between Terra Naturalis association and Rewilding Spain. The project involves the reintroduction of the Cinereous vulture with seven individuals recently released after a meticulous seven-month acclimatization period in an aviary. These birds, equipped with GPS transmitters, are now becoming acquainted with their new environment.

Cabañeros National Park

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Female Iberian Lynx’s Historic Settlement in Cabañeros National Park

Reviving Rivers: The Remarkable Return of European Beavers to the Iberian Peninsula

Cinereous Vulture Reintroduction Program Takes Flight in Spain’s Iberian Highlands

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