Plans to instal 588 football pitches’ worth of solar panels in Valencia’s Chiva spark mass opposition
A multinational company has purchased land to the tune of €12.6 million to instal 420 hectares of solar panels – the equivalent of 588 football pitches.
Huge vulture shocks motorists in Spain’s Malaga as it lands on busy road
The vulture's large, strong claws and beaks can cause considerable damage when used to defend themselves and any rescue operation should be done by experts in the area.
Spanish scientists say clue to finding life on Mars can be found in Chile’s Atacama Desert
SCIENTISTS from Spain's Centro de Astrobiología have discovered the key to finding life on Mars may be in the Earth's driest desert. Shallow layers...
Orca whales abandon Strait of Gibraltar for Galicia as Mediterranean Sea temperatures rise
ORCA whales are abandoning the strait of Gibraltar and heading to Galician waters, biologists have said. Experts suspect that Orcas are leaving the Strait for...
New documentary based in Spain’s Lobo Park sanctuary reveals the truth about wolves
IT’S fair to say that wolves get a pretty bad rep. Two words usually accompany the species: big and bad. Whether leading Little Red...
Lesbian penguins at Oceanografic aquarium in Spain adopt their first baby
A LESBIAN penguin couple at Oceanografic aquarium in Valencia have adopted a chick to raise as their own. The power couple, Electra and Viola, have...
Baby flamingos fly off-target from breeding area on Spain’s Costa Blanca
SOME of the 800 flamingos born last spring on Torrevieja's salt lake have found it tricky to get their sense of direction. Most have flown...
Two captive eagle owls returned to their natural habitat in Spain’s Cordoba
Both species were taught to fly and hunt live prey before release.
Scientists unable to track chicks at Andalucia’s largest flamingo settlement due to COVID-19
Due to coronavirus, the Ministry has determined that the bird banding will not take place this season.
Row over validity of lynx video in Spain’s Andalucia
A ROW has broken out between the Junta de Andalucia and a local businessman over the validity of a lynx video.
National trails added to expand Gibraltar tourism offering
Walkers in Gibraltar and visitors from the Costa del Sol will now be able to enjoy a number of trails all over the Upper Rock Nature Reserve.
First five months of 2020 in Spain were the hottest of any year since records began
THE first five months of 2020 in Spain have been the hottest first five months of any year since records began.
Town in northern Spain named as least polluted in Europe
A TOWN in Castilla y Leon has been named as the least polluted town not only in Spain, but in Europe too.
Life in times of PLAGUE: Pests wreak havoc in Spain during COVID-19 outbreak
Covid-19 is bringing pestilence to our doorstep and turning the natural world upside down.
Flamingo colony reaches record number in Spain’s Tarragona
Breeding season in full swing on the Ebro delta!
Young owner of 25 snakes dies after his ‘Asian viper’ bites him in Spain’s Andalucia
A MAN has died after being bitten by his Asian viper in southern Spain. The unnamed 27-year-old from Algeciras, who kept 25 snakes at his...
Earthquake rumbles Spain’s Costa del Sol
A SMALL earthquake has rumbled the Costa del Sol. The 1.6 magnitude tremor was registered at 05:30am on Tuesday at a depth of 84 metres. The...
Town in Spain’s Malaga purchases over €5,000 worth of predatory insect to protect its chestnut production
A TOWN in the province of Malaga has purchased over €5,000 worth of a predatory insect, in order to protect its chestnut productions.
Last year was the warmest year in Europe’s history
LAST year was the warmest year in Europe’s history, it has been announced.
The Gulf of Valencia records a 3.7 magnitude earthquake
The earthquake was recorded at 5:42am this morning
Pollution levels in Spain reach historically low levels because of coronavirus
POLLUTION levels in Spain have decreased dramatically due to coronavirus.
Spain records warmest winter this century
SPAIN has recorded its warmest winter this century so far.
‘Black gold’ cuttlefish caught in the UK and popular in Spain facing extinction due to over-fishing
CUTTLEFISH that are caught in the UK and are very popular in Spanish cuisine have been coming under threat of extinction.
REVEALED: First bearded vulture to be born in the wild in Spain’s Andalucia
The first bearded vulture born in the wild this season has been called 'Savuti'
LONG READ: Nature lovers are waging war against barbed wire fences and locked gates to keep public trails open...
IMAGINE the scenario: You are walking on one of Andalucía’s beautiful public trails, it’s a walk you have enjoyed many times, but today is different
Costa del Sol’s Fuengirola Bioparc contributes €28,000 to biodiversity conservation projects
The popular Costa del Sol park currently participates in more than 20 international programs for the conservation of animal species
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