Marine turtles are a group of large, air-breathing reptiles that spend most of their lives in the ocean. They belong to the family Cheloniidae and the genus Dermochelyidae, and there are seven species of these reptiles found in oceans all over the world, except for the polar regions.
These animals are easily recognizable due to their distinctive shells, which consist of a hard upper shell, known as the carapace, and a lower shell called the plastron.
The Berber Toad – Sclerophrys mauritanica – Sapo moruno is a medium-sized toad native to North Africa. An introduced population was also present in Spain close to Los Alcornocales Natural Park but numbers are unknown with some authorities declaring the species extinct in Spain. It is present in the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, … Read more
The Green Toad – Bufotes viridis – Sapo verde is a medium-sized toad that is found in a variety of habitats in Europe and Asia. With its distinct coloration and unique cranial crest, this species is easily recognizable. Although the green toad is listed as a species of “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List, … Read more
Spanish Spadefoot Toad – Pelobates cultripes – Sapo de Espuelas, a member of the Pelobatidae family, is a toad species known by several common names, including the Western spadefoot, Iberian spadefoot toad, Spanish spadefoot toad, and Wagler’s spadefoot toad. This species is primarily found across the Iberian Peninsula, with isolated populations in southern and western … Read more