The European mouflon (Ovis aries musimon) is a wild sheep species native to the mountains of Corsica and Sardinia, and other parts of southern Europe. They have since been introduced to other parts of Europe, including Spain, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. In Spanish it is called el muflón común or muflón europeo. Mouflons … Read more
The Striped Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) is a species of marine mammal that is found in oceans and coastal waters around the world, including in Spanish waters. They are known for their distinctive blue and white striped coloration and their acrobatic displays. In Spanish it is called el delfín listado In Spain, the Striped Dolphin is … Read more
The desman is a small semi-aquatic mammal that belongs to the family Talpidae, which also includes moles and shrews. There are two species of desman: the Russian desman (Desmana moschata) and the Pyrenean desman (Galemys pyrenaicus). The Pyrenean desman is found only in the Pyrenees Mountains of Spain, France, and Andorra, while the Russian desman … Read more
The Common Raccoon (Procyon lotor) is not native to Spain, and it is not officially recognized as a wild species in the country. However, there have been occasional sightings of raccoons in some areas of Spain, particularly in urban and suburban areas where they may have been introduced as pets or escaped from captivity. In … Read more