Iberian newt
Scientific Name The Iberian newt is scientifically known as Lissotriton boscai. Distribution and Habitat It is found in the Iberian Peninsula, including Spain and Portugal. It inhabits a variety of aquatic habitats, such as ponds, pools, streams and rivers. They are especially common in mountainous areas. Behavior Iberian newts are aquatic amphibians and spend much […]
Common toad
Scientific Name The common toad is scientifically known as Epidalea calamita. Family It belongs to the family Bufonidae, which includes several species of toads. Distribution and Habitat The common toad is found in various parts of Europe, from north-western Europe to regions of southern Europe. They inhabit a variety of habitats, such as wet meadows, […]
Common frog
Scientific Name The common frog is known scientifically as Pelophylax perezi Family It belongs to the family Ranidae, which includes many species of frogs. Distribution and Habitat Common frogs are found in various parts of Europe, from northern Europe to mountainous regions in the south. They are also found in some areas of Asia. They […]
Salamandra salamandra
Family It belongs to the family Salamandridae, which includes several species of salamanders and newts. Distribution and Habitat The Iberian salamander is found in several regions of Europe, including the Iberian Peninsula, parts of France and some areas of Central Europe They inhabit varied habitats, such as humid forests, mountainous areas, wooded areas and the […]
Collared cobra
Scientific Name The collared cobra is scientifically known as Naja naja. Family It belongs to the family Elapidae, which includes other venomous snakes, such as sea snakes and cobras. Distribution and Habitat The collared cobra is found in various parts of Asia, including the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and some areas of Sri Lanka. It […]
Mediterranean turtle
Scientific Name The Mediterranean turtle is scientifically known as Testudo hermanni. Family It belongs to the family Testudinidae, which includes the tortoises. Distribution and Habitat Testudo hermanni is found in various regions of the Mediterranean, including southern Europe and some areas of North Africa. It inhabits dry, rocky habitats, such as scrublands, grasslands and vegetated […]
Viperine snake
Scientific Name The viperine snake is scientifically known as Natrix maura. Family It belongs to the family Colubridae, which includes a wide variety of non-venomous snakes. Distribution and Habitat The viperine snake is found in various parts of Europe, including the Iberian Peninsula and some areas of France and northwest Africa. It inhabits aquatic habitats, […]
Iberian lizard
Scientific Name The Iberian lizard is scientifically known as Podarcis hispanicus. Family It belongs to the family Lacertidae, which includes several species of lizards. Distribution and Habitat The Iberian lizard is found on the Iberian Peninsula, including Spain and Portugal. They inhabit a variety of habitats, such as rocky areas, scrubland, open fields, forests and […]
Ocellated lizard
Scientific Name The ocellated lizard is scientifically known as Timon lepidus. Family It belongs to the family Lacertidae, which includes several species of lizards. Distribution and Habitat The ocellated lizard is found in regions of southwestern Europe, including the Iberian Peninsula and parts of France. They inhabit varied habitats, such as Mediterranean forests, scrublands, grasslands […]
Monarch butterfly
Scientific Name The monarch butterfly is scientifically known as Danaus plexippus. Family It belongs to the family Nymphalidae, which is a family of butterflies known for their diversity and beauty. Distribution and Habitat Monarch butterflies have a distribution spanning North America, from Canada to Mexico. They are known for their impressive seasonal migrations. During the […]
