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
Contrary to popular beliefs, myths legends and downright non truths, there are only two species of rats in Spain. The black rat (Rattus rattus) and the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus). In Spain, there is no such thing as a house rat, water rat, sewer rat, tree rat, olive rat, golf-course rat or mountain rat. Its … Read more
I’m not a one to normally rant in my articles and wildlife news briefs but this one provokes me to make a few harsh points. This is the second lynx in a week dead after being hit by a car on a road in Doñana in the Aljarafe-Doñana region. Is this really the “grande” plan … Read more