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
There are two species of hedgehog in Spain and their distribution is slightly different. The European hedgehog can be found throughout most of mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands. The North African hedgehog, on the other hand, is mostly found in the southern and eastern regions of Spain, particularly in Andalusia and the Valencian Community. … Read more
Recently, three Iberian lynx specimens – Tiko, Torrealvilla, and Tahúlla – were introduced to the region of Murcia as part of the Life Lynxconnect project. This initiative aims to connect existing lynx populations in Spain and create new centers for this endangered species. The regional government of Murcia invested 400,000 euros in this project, which … Read more