Our protected animals
We protect several rare species, giving them the chance to keep existing. We chose the most essential species in Spain and protected, dedicated, helped, and fed them. Here are the species we decided to focus on.
Iberian lynx
The Iberian lynx is one of the most endangered felines in the world and one of the most representative species of Spanish fauna. It lives primarily in Mediterranean forests, where it finds shelter and food. Its main food source is the rabbit, so it depends heavily on the conservation of this ecosystem.
It is characterized by its brown fur with black spots, pointed ears with dark tufts, and a short tail ending in black. It has highly developed eyesight and hearing, which help it hunt with great precision. It is also a fast, stealthy, and solitary animal.
Currently, the Iberian lynx is protected thanks to conservation programs and nature reserves that help increase its population and conserve its natural habitat.
Bearded Vulture
The bearded vulture is one of Europe's most striking birds and primarily inhabits mountainous areas like the Pyrenees. It's a large bird of prey that can reach a wingspan of almost three meters. It's easily recognized by its long, dark wings, diamond-shaped tail, and the black feathers under its beak that resemble a beard.
Its most distinctive characteristic is its diet, as it feeds mainly on bones. When it finds bones that are too large, it drops them from the air onto rocks to break them open and eat the insides. Thanks to this behavior, it helps keep the ecosystem clean.
For years it was endangered due to hunting and habitat loss, but thanks to conservation programs and nature reserves, its population is beginning to recover in Spain.
Monk seal
The Mediterranean monk seal is one of the rarest and most endangered marine species in the world. It inhabits isolated areas of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, especially caves and quiet rocky coasts where it can rest and raise its young.
It has a long, strong body, gray or brown fur, and large, dark eyes adapted to marine life. It can exceed two meters in length and is an excellent swimmer, capable of diving for several minutes to hunt for food. It feeds mainly on fish, octopuses, and other small marine animals.
For many years, pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction led to a significant decline in its population. It is currently endangered, but thanks to conservation programs, marine reserves, and the protection of its natural areas, the species is beginning to slowly recover.