Almond
Scientific Name The almond tree is scientifically known as Prunus dulcis. Location The almond tree is native to southwest Asia, but is grown in many regions of the world with Mediterranean and temperate climates, including countries such as Spain, Italy, California in the United States, and Australia. Family It belongs to the Rosaceae family. Description […]
Olive
Scientific Name The olive tree is scientifically known as Olea europaea. Family It belongs to the family Oleaceae. Description The olive tree is an evergreen tree that is widely known for its fruit, the olive. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate and greyish-green on top, with a silvery tinge underneath. The trunk is twisted and often […]
Holm oak
Scientific Name The holm oak is scientifically known as Quercus ilex. Family It belongs to the family Fagaceae, which includes other tree species such as oaks. Description The holm oak is an evergreen tree that can grow to heights of 20 to 25 metres . Its leaves are leathery, oval and dark green on the […]
Iberian Spadefoot Toad
Scientific Name The Iberian Spadefoot Toad is scientifically known as Discoglossus galganoi. Distribution and Habitat This species is found on the Iberian Peninsula, especially in mountainous and wooded areas. It inhabits aquatic habitats such as ponds, pools and freshwater streams. They are usually found near areas with dense vegetation. Behavior Iberian paint-billed toads are amphibians […]
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 […]