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. 14 Jun, 2020 @ 10:00 Lead·National News·Nature
Flamingo colony reaches record number in Spain’s Tarragona Breeding season in full swing on the Ebro delta! 3 Jun, 2020 @ 11:30 Nature·Other News
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 30 May, 2020 @ 18:16 Cadiz·Lead·Nature
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. 19 May, 2020 @ 16:49 Lead·Malaga·Nature
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. 8 May, 2020 @ 15:17 Lead·Malaga·Nature
Last year was the warmest year in Europe’s history LAST year was the warmest year in Europe’s history, it has been announced. 24 Apr, 2020 @ 15:11 Lead·Nature
The Gulf of Valencia records a 3.7 magnitude earthquake The earthquake was recorded at 5:42am this morning 23 Mar, 2020 @ 10:38 Lead·Nature
Pollution levels in Spain reach historically low levels because of coronavirus POLLUTION levels in Spain have decreased dramatically due to coronavirus. 20 Mar, 2020 @ 20:01 Lead·Nature
Spain records warmest winter this century SPAIN has recorded its warmest winter this century so far. 19 Mar, 2020 @ 11:38 Lead·Nature
‘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. 12 Mar, 2020 @ 17:00 Lead·Nature
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' 9 Mar, 2020 @ 10:13 Environment·Lead·Nature
LONG READ: Nature lovers are waging war against barbed wire fences and locked gates to keep public trails open in Spain’s Andalucia 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 7 Mar, 2020 @ 09:01 Lead·Nature
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 6 Mar, 2020 @ 13:25 Lead·Malaga·Nature
WEATHER WARNING: Storm Jorge to rip through Spain, bringing heavy rain, six-metre waves and winds of over 100 km/h this weekend The adverse weather is expected to intensify on Monday 28 Feb, 2020 @ 12:34 Lead·Nature
Doñana National Park saved from brink of destruction by Spain’s dirty fuel giants The ruling against the Petroleum Oil and Gas Spain comes after a decade of legal debate 26 Jan, 2020 @ 11:00 Nature
WATCH: Dead dolphin washes up on popular beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol A DEAD dolphin has washed up on a beach in Estepona. 16 Jan, 2020 @ 13:24 Lead·Nature
Temperatures to rise today on Spain’s Costa del Sol as HEATWAVE will set upon Andalucia We may only be two months away from Christmas, but the Andalucia weather is still fine enough to sunbathe in. 7 Oct, 2019 @ 09:45 Lead·Nature
Lifeguard spots two-metre-long jellyfish swimming among tourists on Spain’s Costa del Sol The creature was then allowed to move freely, before it returned to deeper waters 14 Aug, 2019 @ 11:01 Lead·Malaga·Nature
Electrical giant brings in diggers for megaproject in Spain’s Driving Over Lemons country despite town hall bans It comes after the Defensor del Pueblo Andaluz - the official that deals with public complaints - this month called on the Junta to express 4 Aug, 2019 @ 10:01 Environment·Granada·Lead·Nature
If you can’t stand the heat you can always take inspiration from the animal kingdom … or not, writes Belinda Beckett Luckily we humans can cool off at the turn of a shower tap but storks and vultures have a yuckier way to stave off the 4 Aug, 2019 @ 09:30 Belinda Beckett: Mistress of Sizzle·Columnists·Nature
‘Greedy’ landowner sells expats’ animal refuge land near Costa del Sol meaning 800 animals could be killed “The ruthless owner has already shown his true colours,” said a foundation spokesperson 20 Jul, 2019 @ 10:02 Cadiz·Lead·Nature
Police probe in Spain’s Andalucia after ILLEGAL zoo with turtles, ostriches and porcupines BUSTED It comes after cops found fake permits for at least 14 animals at facilities in Villafranca de los Barros in February 11 Jul, 2019 @ 10:12 Crime & Law·Lead·Nature
Potimarron Message – Fruits from the heart! MASTER Choy championed the Potimarron – or onion squash – 40 years ago, not only by growing so many in his own gardens every day, 9 Jul, 2019 @ 14:15 Health·Nature
Tai Chi in the river of Happiness with Master Choy Last October, the village of Cortes de la Frontera in Andalucia changed forever 9 Jul, 2019 @ 13:59 Health·Nature
‘ABSOLUTE FILTH’: British comedian Ricky Gervais SLAMS participants of Spanish ‘horse-wrestling’ festival It comes as Gervais, who is a consistent supporter of animal rights, criticised a Spanish matador in May, for wiping the tears of a dying 8 Jul, 2019 @ 16:02 Lead·National News·Nature
APPEAL: Expat-run animal shelter near Costa del Sol needs help to save 800 animals from being culled The public can help the Animal In Need Foundation by donating just €15 a time, which pays for 1m² of land 8 Jul, 2019 @ 10:35 Cadiz·Lead·Nature