Bare facts on Spain’s bears
Listed in the Spanish Catalogue of Endangered Species as being in danger of extinction, the Cantabrian brown bear’s existence in Spain is not widely known
The goats of Spain
The wild mountain goats frequently found in herds across the mountain ranges of Andalucia are Spanish Ibex
A to Z: Secret Andalucian Summer
Take your Andalucian summer beyond the crowded Costa beaches with our 26 favourite spots
Beautiful… but beware
Clive Muir and Sue Eatock tell us hidden dangers lurk behind the beauty of the plant that lines Spain’s dry riverbeds and motorways – the oleander
Dangerous shores for Jaws
It is official. The Mediterranean Sea is now the most dangerous place on Earth to swim - that is, if you are a shark
The gentle giants of the wasp world
Man’s misunderstanding of the hornet has led to the insect becoming almost extinct in certain parts of Europe
The Eco Garden: Keep the garden pests at bay with beer and bird droppings
Don’t automatically reach for the chemical sprays, because there are plenty of ecological alternatives to ensure that you keep your garden safe for the family, pets and wildlife
Who is that crawling up my wall? What you should know about geckos in Spain
Anyone who has a country property probably knows well the sticky footed lizards known as geckos.
Wolf hunting to be legalised in Spain
Picos de Europa national park will authorise wolf hunting due to a large number of herd attacks
Organisms living without oxygen discovered beneath the surface in Sevilla
Researchers believe life could exist on Mars under similar circumstances
The dehesas of Extremadura
The size of Switzerland, the region of Extremadura is home to farmland unique to Spain and endangered animals such as the lynx and imperial eagle of Iberia
Andalucia dubbed a birdwatcher’s paradise
Tourism chiefs travelled to the UK to promote the region's bird-friendly environment
Agave a day…
… helps us work, rest and play claims prickly BOB MADDOX, who takes a peek at one of Andalucía’s most iconic plants
16 arrested over Spanish Imperial Eagle egg thefts
Centre in charge of the recovery program for the endangered Spanish Imperial Eagle has been linked to the thefts
A scenic walking tour of Andalucia’s La Brena forest
Walking guide Guy Hunter-Watts suggests a great shady summer walk around Canos de Meca
Scottish birds flying in to breed in Spain
Second release of ospreys following successful introduction a few years ago
Andalucia’s black vulture population reaches new high
Andalucia's black vulture population has reached highest level in history
Endangered plant found in Barbate
The largest-known patch of Odontites Foliosus has been discovered by an environmental group
Forget climate change – the bees are buzzing off
If bees became extinct today, mankind would follow suit in 2012. Albert Einstein proclaimed this insect the most important factor in our food chain.
Shark ‘finning’ finally outlawed in Spain
The EU has banned fishermen from slicing off sharks’ fins and discarding their bodies live
Spain – a bird watching paradise
Spain is officially on the ornithological map according to Birdlife
Nothing to grouse about!
Andalucia's Sandgrouse population has grown by almost 300 percent in the last three years
Red kites up by 50% in Spanish national park
The Junta de Andalucia has recorded sightings of 74 red kite pairs, compared to just 40 in 2011
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