Several Spanish animal species are in danger of extinction, including the salamander, Mediterranean tortoise, and Samarugo fish. Habitat destruction from development, pollution, and invasive species has negatively impacted these animals' populations. Conservation efforts like controlled breeding programs and habitat regeneration have helped some species recover. Other threatened Spanish animals discussed are the Iberian wolf, red squirrel, giant lizard of El Hierro, and Malvasía duck, which face pressures from habitat loss, hunting, and hybridization.

1. Spanish animals in
danger

3. Description
The salamander is a specie amphibian family
urodelo Salamandridae.
Adults aged 18 to 25 cm including the tail, with
females slightly larger. In exceptional cases may
reach 28 or 30 cm. Thick body and short tail, no
dorsal or caudal crest.
Habitat
It is a nocturnal animal, but may be active
during the day if the relative humidity is
high, on rainy days or foggy, and when the
temperature is cool but more than 3 C. By
day takes refuge under leaf litter, fallen
trees or under rocks.
Larvae are found in streams and clean
water sources.

5. Species endemic to the Sierra de Guadarrama, where their
populations have declined dramatically, which requires the
highest degree of protection. Appears distributed by the
mountainous areas of the eastern half of mainland
linked to the masses Pinus sylvestris below 1600 m.
altitude. Fly between twilight and dusk from May to June in
different pinos.Sus ovopositando main threats are forest
fires and some pressure
commercial for its beauty. The stocking of Scots pine is
favoring the growth of their populations.

6. Caterpillar reaches 60 mm.
long, brownish gray and green
young then, with a fairly broad
dorsal line of orange ocher
dotted with white, and some
scattered white hairs. The
chrysalis, about 35 mm long, is
protected by a strong brown
cocoon under leaves or moss
from the stones.

7. Mediterranean tortoise
The tortoise (Testudo
hermanni) is one of the
eight turtle species
traditionally classified
within the genus
Testudo

8. Habitat
The turtles prefer areas of low slope steppe
vegetation, bushes and shrubs of small size,
typical of Mediterranean vegetation.
They can live
over 80 years.
They are mostly herbivorous reptiles. The
wild live in a habitat that is characterized by
long periods of drought that forces them to
feed on dried herbs. In these cases, they
supplement their diet by eating arthropods
or snails, the latter are an important source
of calcium, which brings the shell.

9. Samarugo
• The Samarugo (Valencia hispanica) or samaruc (in Valencian) is a fish actinopterigio, euryhaline,
native to the still water and streams in the area of the Mediterranean coast. It is one of the three
species that are native ciprinodontiformes the Iberian Peninsula, together with (Aphanius iberus)
and Salinete (Aphanius baeticus).
Hábitat
• We found in marshes and fresh water springs in the southern part of Europe, especially in
Valencia, having disappeared from other areas. It is threatened by habitat destruction, to the
extent that it has been argued that only he could be found in three areas, small streams of water
very clean, but has now been given enough repopulation through conservation actions
undertaken, with which have recovered ranges.
He felt like a piece of aquarium, but today the regulation and the difficulty of their care they do
funny that way.
• It is a small fish that barely reaches 8 cm. It is characterized by a mouth with teeth jaw with a
single tip, arranged in several rows, and a color between brown and yellow (males also have the
edges of the fins orange).

10. Why is in danger?
• The Samarugo is considered endangered by the Spanish legislation (Royal Decree 439/1990) and
the Valencian regional (Decree 265/1994), and included as a matter of priority species in Annex II
of the Habitats Directive of the Union Europe.
The disappearance of Samarugo was due mainly to habitat destruction because of the fierce real
estate speculation in Valencia, with the subsequent drying of wetlands. They have also influenced
the water pollution by urban waste and the introduction of exotic species.
Collecting has also influenced its decline, as it was appreciated by aquarists, though that interest
has diminished in colorful tropical species.
To recover, insufficiently investigated, has
been bred in captivity and are regenerating
some of their habitats.

11. Iberian wolf
•Habitat:The wolf is a predator of the temperate and cold regions of
Europe, Asia and North America.
•Physical characteristics:
•How many years can last:10-15 years.
Weight at birth:300-500 g
•Average weight: 27-55 kg
•Length: 100-150 cm
•Biology:
•Zone of origin: Europe
•Habitat: Forest
•Social life: Gregarious
•Supply: Carnivorous

13. They present a general coloration
ranging from dark gray to dark brown
with metallic green reflections in the
breast feathers. The feathers of the
belly and the underside of the tail
varies from black to white, depending
on the breed to which they
belong.They are characterized by
feathers under the beak-shaped
beard, a fan-shaped tail and a red
tubercles on the eyes.
They are living in Scandinavia, Baltic region and
Russia) and small enclaves of temperate
mountain as the Cantabrian coast, the
Pyrenees, the Alps and the Jura.The males are
larger, weighing between 3.3 and 6.7 kg. The
largest recorded specimen weighed 7.2 kg in
captivity. They can measure from 74 to 115 cm
and have a wingspan of about 1.2 m.

14. Common red squirrel
Its body measures between 20 and 30 cm and its tail
between 15 and 25 cm. Weighs 250 to 340 g. Its coat is
reddish. When winter comes are tufts of hair on the
ears. In its front paws have four fingers or hands while
the later has five
It is normal inhabitant of the coniferous
forests and is also present in other wooded
land. It is active during the day searching
for and consuming fruits, seeds, bark and
even insects, eggs and poultry. Does not
hibernate but remains active by consuming
what has been stored in different cavities
of trees and rocks. It operates in the trees
but does not hesitate to get them off to
collect food. Also anything with ease

15. Normally lives in the shady areas of coniferous forests, although it can
be found in deciduous forests, and is most common in areas of low
mountain at altitude, preferring young, closed forests.
The nests are spherical, with an approximate size of 22 cm., And have
2 access holes to facilitate the escape, one more than another and can
be plugged from the inside. They are usually placed between tree
branches and its interior is lined with moss, leaves, twigs, straw or
lichens.
It adapts to life from sea level to 2,000 meters.
Its distribution in the Iberian Peninsula is high

16. Eat all kinds of tree seeds, gnaws the cone
scales to reach the nuts, will also feed on
shoots, buds, roots, mushrooms, hazelnuts
, walnuts, acorns, ayucos, berries, lichens,
mistletoe, and some bird eggs small
size, and even in times of scarcity, it is
worth invertebrates.
It is an arboreal species, which falls to the
ground only for feeding, moving from one
tree to another more distant or drinking.

17. Giant lizard of Canary Island
Gallotia simony is a species of lacertid, that can be found on the
island of el hierro one of the Cannary Island. The species was
oonce present trought out much of the island and on the small
offshore Roque Chico De Salmor, but is not confined to a fed
small areas of cliff whih sparse vegetacion

18. About two feet O,6m long the
Hierro gigant lizard is a ticket
reptile with a broad head.Adults
are dark grey to bround in colour
with to rows of pale orange
patches running along its sides
Té hierro gigant lizard is omnivorius. It eats
plants notably verode and lavandula
abrotanoides as well as insect. Mating
begins is May an the 5 to 13 eggs are laid
from June until the end of Agust .Their
eggs hatch after 61 days.

19. Canary Shrew
Located in the Canary Islands, it is
presents on the islands of
Lanzarote, Mtña.Clara, Fuerteventura and
Lobos.
This species is on the other of 9 July 1998
by which certain species are included in
the National Cataloge of Threatened
Species.
Its length of 6-7.5 cm.It is similar to the
mouse.
It is distingished by the pointed snout and
have 5 fingers on the frot legs. Make their
nests under stones, dry lining whith
begetation. They stand one or two young
blind and no hair

21. The lynx is is a carnivorous mammal that
lives exclusively in the northern
hemisphere in Eurasia and North America,
four species are known, they are
characterized according to the average
size, strong legs, long ears, short tail and
body more or less mottled.
The coat has different
colors depending on the
species.
The four species
have spots and
stripes whose
density varies
with individuals. Usually,
animals are more intensely
spotted living further
south.

22. Lynx are endangered animals in Andalucia
where there are more in the Doñana
National Park

23. The Black hawk
Live: Inhabits savannas and forests.
Eat : parrots and birds of the size of
those who hunt doves in flight.
Babies who may have are:The female
lays 1 to 3 eggs incubate for 30 days.
Its scientific name is: Crax fasciolata
As is: Head and neck black, white throat
and chin. Eyes dark brown, bare eye
ring, cinnamon chest, lower chest black
barred with cinnamon, dark rufous
below. Black dorsal tail like having 3 or 4
white bands, yellow legs.
●Why is endangered: is in danger of
extinction because people put poison
and traps that eat the rabbits.

25. MALVASÍA CARIBLANCA
Its preferred Habitat are the gaps of freshwater or brackish
(generally of less than 2 meters deep), with wide belt of
vegetation surrounding and vegetation.
Su hábitat preferido son las lagunas de agua dulce o salobre
(generalmente de menos de 2 metros de profundidad), con
ancho cinturón de vegetación perilagunar y vegetación
semisumergida.

26. The Malvasía bald is an anátida from 43 to 48 cm in length,
with a wingspan of 62 to 70 cm. His body is plump; his head is
large and stiff tail, which maintains vertical frequently. The
male has a white head with a narrow black Crown, neck and
brown body and a long tail at wedding time generally upright.
La Malvasía cabeciblanca es una anátida de 43 a 48 cm de
largo, con una envergadura alar de 62 a 70 cm. Su cuerpo es
rechoncho; su cabeza es grande y su cola tiesa, que mantiene
vertical frecuentemente.
El macho tiene la cabeza blanca con un estrecho píleo negro,
el cuello y cuerpo pardusco, y una cola larga que en época
nupcial suele llevar erguida.

27. One of the main threats for the species is hybridization with the
cinnamon Malvasia, American species introduced to Great Britain and
other countries in Northern Europe and is growing both in number and
in the area of reproduction.
Una de las principales amenazas de la especie es la hibridación con la
malvasía canela, especie americana introducida en Gran Bretaña y
otros países del norte de Europa y que está en expansión tanto en
número como en su área de reproducción.

28. OSPREY
Name: Gypaetus
barbatus
Eat: It's a vulture than
other birds of prey like.
It is named for its
habit of tracing bones
and shells to great
heights to release, split
them against the rocks
and to eat them for
food.

29. Live:Today you can see in the Cantabrian Mountains and
Pyrenees.
The osprey live in mountainous and rugged, equipped with
large ravines or cliffs from which to throw their catch to
feed them.

30. Bustars
CRISTINA VENTURA MORAN 6ºC

31. The Bustards (Otididae) are a
family of birds including the
bustards Gruiformes and little
bustards.

32. How are they?
The bustards are omnivorous and nest on
the ground. They walk upright on its strong
legs and big toes. Their wings are long.
Females lay three to five dark and mottled
eggs in an area dug in the ground where
the hatch on their own.

33. RED TUNA

34. its large size makes the big fishing boats are attracted to
the trade by the valuable species SPECIES
CONSUMPTION OF THAT MAKES START DISAPPEAR!
For example, have been sold and other countries, more
than 173,000 euros for tuna of 200 kilos.

35. Where you live?
red tunalive mainly in the pelagic
ecosystem of the North Atlantic
and adjacent seas, particularly in
the Mediterranean Sea.

36. Its scientific name is …
Thunnus albacares
FEATURES...His flesh is pink and has a capacity to carry oxygen hig
than other fish species.

37. PHOTOS

38. MOUNTAIN GOAT

39. T he Iberian ibex is a species with strong sexual
dimorphism, like many other cattle. The females are about 1.20
meters long and 60 tall at the withers, weighing between 30 and 45
kilos. It has horns very short and closely resembles a domestic
goat, domestic goat but would have its origin in the bezoar goat

40. La cabra montesa es una
especie con fuerte
dimorfismo sexual, al igual
que muchos otros
bóvidos. Las hembras
miden unos 1,20 metros
de largo y otros 60 de
altura en la cruz, pesando
entre 30 y 45 kilos. Tiene
cuernos bastante cortos y
se parece bastante a una
cabra doméstica, aunque
la cabra doméstica tendría
su origen en la cabra
bezoar

41. Made by the students and teachers of
Luis Cernuda School
Castilleja de la Cuesta
Sevilla- Spain
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