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
Iberian hare – Lepus Granatensis can be found in a wide range of habitats, including grasslands, shrublands, forests, and agricultural areas. They are nocturnal and are active mainly at night, although they may be seen during the day in areas with low human disturbance especially during the mating season. In Spanish, the iberian hare is … Read more
The Fox (Vulpes vulpes) is a globally widespread mammal of opportunistic behaviour. In Spain we have the subspecies Iberian red Fox (Vulpes vulpes Silacea) Zorro in Spanish which is slightly smaller than its northern European counterparts. Foxes, in general, have an ability to adapt to different habitats as well as varied food supplies. This canine … Read more