The European polecat – Mustela putorius – Turón in Spanish is a mammal in the weasel family (Mustelidae) that is native to Europe. It is a medium-sized carnivore that typically weighs between 0.6 and 1.3 kg (1.3 to 2.9 lbs) and has a body length of around 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20 inches). … Read more
Pyrenean chamois – Rupicapra pyrenaica – Rebeco is a species of goat-antelope native to the Pyrenees mountains, located between Spain and France. They are well adapted to the harsh mountain environment and are known for their agility and surefootedness. These animals are about the size of a large dog, with a height at the shoulder … Read more
The European pine marten (Martes martes) is a small carnivorous mammal that belongs to the weasel family, Mustelidae. It is found throughout much of Europe and northern Asia, and is closely related and very similar to the beech marten (martes foina). In Spanish it is called la marta. Above image from the fantastic blog of … Read more
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