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First Sightings Of Poisonous Processionary Caterpillars That Can Kill Dogs In Spain

Warm weather prompts early appearance of poisonous processionary caterpillars that can kill dogs in Spain

THE mild winter has brought early appearances of processionary caterpillars which can kill dogs and make young children ill. Sightings have been reported in woodland

23 Jan, 2023 @ 15:00

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Murcia·Valencian Community

Spain is home to 11 types of snakes, three of them venomous vipers—but how dangerous are they?

THERE are 11 types of snakes in Spain, but only three of these are venomous, the last of which causes between 2,000 and 5,000 bites

13 Sep, 2022 @ 10:00

Environment·Lead·Other News

WATCH: Police officers rescue poisoned fox in Spain’s Malaga

THE veterinary team at the Andalucian Centre for the Recovery of Endangered Species (CREA) are battling to save the life of a fox rescued last

14 Aug, 2021 @ 11:15

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s Andalucia clamps down on use of poisoned baits for hunting purposes

THE JUNTA has reduced the use of poisoned bait against wildlife by almost 70%. Poisoned baits have been used as a method of pest control

31 May, 2021 @ 15:00

Lead·Other News

Manhunt launched after dog KILLED by ‘poisoned’ food at popular dog beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca, with four other pets ill

Whilst police investigate who may be responsible, council workers are combing the area and the neighbouring beaches of Cobaticas and Playa Gachero for further traces

2 Sep, 2019 @ 16:24

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Environment·Lead

Man in Spain killed by Asian wasp as insects move towards Costa del Sol 40km each year

The wasps will conquer Spain from north to south, according to insect expert Marcos Negrete

5 Jun, 2019 @ 11:18

Lead·Nature

‘SHE DIED IN 15 MINUTES’: Expat’s puppy in Spain had ‘seizures’ after drinking at famous lake in 4th fatal dog poisoning in week

The Guardia Civil’s SEPRONA division are now taking water samples at the site and autopsies are set to be carried out later today

11 Mar, 2019 @ 17:54

Lead·Malaga

Europe’s first fire ants that make cats and dogs go blind found in Marbella and could take TWO YEARS to wipe out

The finding of the invasive creature, published in the journal Iberomyrmex, is thought to have been in part due to increased temperatures on the Costa del

26 Nov, 2018 @ 15:03

Environment·Health·Lead·Malaga·Nature

Marbella pensioner ‘poisoned neighbour’s chickens’ for interrupting his sleep

A SPANISH pensioner has been arrested for animal abuse after allegedly poisoning half a dozen chickens in Marbella. The 77-year-old is accused of using rodenticide

2 Jul, 2018 @ 20:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

BREAKING: Man arrested ‘carrying poison’ in Marbella following death of at least 16 dogs

A MAN has reportedly been arrested in Marbella this morning in connection with the dog poisoning case. Local sources say the suspect was picked up

19 Nov, 2017 @ 13:39

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

EXCLUSIVE: Another pet dog killed by poison on Costa del Sol as Estepona town hall refuses to comment on pesticide use

ANOTHER dog has been killed by poison on the Costa del Sol. The pet podenco Yellow dropped dead within minutes of allegedly ingesting the toxic

14 Nov, 2017 @ 09:35

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Pet killer’ poison in ANOTHER area of Marbella as British expat’s dog killed in just 20 minutes

POLICE are probing at least two parks linked to the deaths of over a dozen dogs on the Costa del Sol by poisoning. According to

11 Oct, 2017 @ 13:55

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Costa del Sol hotel accused of purposefully poisoning cats and birds

Expat animal rights groups, including Adana, are now investigating claims that they were killed by workers at the Pierre y Vacances resort

23 Feb, 2016 @ 13:38

Lead·Nature

Fox furore in the Campo de Gibraltar

A GREEN group has called for action in the Campo de Gibraltar after finding a poisoned fox. Alfredo Valencia, President of Ecologistas en Accion, has

11 Jan, 2016 @ 09:53

Cadiz·Environment

Rising use of poison is wiping out Ronda wildlife

Environmental groups call for increased action and tougher sentences

18 May, 2014 @ 08:30

Lead

Hundreds of hunting traps seized in Sierra de Yeguas

Investigation sniffs out poison, traps and nets at private hunting estates

10 Mar, 2014 @ 09:14

Environment·Other News

Warm weather prompts early appearance of poisonous processionary caterpillars that can kill dogs in Spain

Spain is home to 11 types of snakes, three of them venomous vipers—but how dangerous are they?

WATCH: Police officers rescue poisoned fox in Spain’s Malaga

Spain’s Andalucia clamps down on use of poisoned baits for hunting purposes

Manhunt launched after dog KILLED by ‘poisoned’ food at popular dog beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca, with four other pets ill

Man in Spain killed by Asian wasp as insects move towards Costa del Sol 40km each year

‘SHE DIED IN 15 MINUTES’: Expat’s puppy in Spain had ‘seizures’ after drinking at famous lake in 4th fatal dog poisoning in week

Europe’s first fire ants that make cats and dogs go blind found in Marbella and could take TWO YEARS to wipe out

Marbella pensioner ‘poisoned neighbour’s chickens’ for interrupting his sleep

BREAKING: Man arrested ‘carrying poison’ in Marbella following death of at least 16 dogs

EXCLUSIVE: Another pet dog killed by poison on Costa del Sol as Estepona town hall refuses to comment on pesticide use

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Pet killer’ poison in ANOTHER area of Marbella as British expat’s dog killed in just 20 minutes

Costa del Sol hotel accused of purposefully poisoning cats and birds

Fox furore in the Campo de Gibraltar

Rising use of poison is wiping out Ronda wildlife

Hundreds of hunting traps seized in Sierra de Yeguas

High-speed train link between Spain and Portugal’s capitals confirmed- but it could take up to nine years to launch

Fugitive TikTok star’s surprise return to the UK because he ‘glassed man in the throat during Marbella night club brawl’

Hollywood star Johnny Depp donates €56k to help rebuild Valencia music centre destroyed in floods

IN PICS: Spain’s most expensive house for sale is priced at €29.5m with an indoor swimming pool, cinema, and its own vineyard

Man arrested in Spain for supplying payments to French tennis players to fix matches