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Manuel Cartereau
𝘕𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳
You probably already know the oleander from your backyard as it is very commonly cultivated as an ornamental species all around the world. But did you know that the Mediterranean Basin hosts wild and indigenous populations of this species?
Juan A. Hernández-Agüero
𝘊𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘶𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴
This subspecies is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, and was nearly extirpated from Portugal — but thanks to conservation efforts like the reintroductions in Serra da Lousã, it’s made a remarkable comeback.
Santiago Soliveres
Leiopicus medius
Medium sized woodpecker that prefers deciduous forests, mainly oak & beech trees 🌳
The protection of oak & beech forests is thus crucial for the survival of this species, so let’s all try our best to help these birds thrive!
Santiago Soliveres
𝘡𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴
This non-venomous snake is common in the Iberian Peninsula and southern France. Its "ladder" name comes from its striking H-shaped dorsal marks.
Often feared, but totally harmless, it is a vital pest controller and is key to ecosystem health.
N. Boukas
𝘈𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘰
Famous for its large eye-like wing spots that deter predators by mimicking a peacock’s plumage, is found across Europe and inhabits meadows and woodland edges. Adults are among the first butterflies seen in spring.
N. Boukas
𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘴
On this #WeeklyIntegradivSp, to celebrate World Migratory Bird day was last satuday, we have the chance to meet a migratory raptor species called 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘴.
Fun fact: Although “𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘴” means bee 🐝 – eating in Latin, these birds prefer (but don’t depend solely on) wasp’s larvae and nests!
Manuel Cartereau
𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘴 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘴!
The mediterranean dwarf palm 🌴 is one of the only two indigeneous palm species in Europe.
Endemic to the Western #Mediterranean Basin where in some places it is a pivotal component of coastal woodlands.
Photo of Mallorca.
Juan Antonio Hernández Agüero
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘳𝘢 𝘱𝘺𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘪𝘤𝘢
Endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, this mountain goat survived glaciations in a climatic refugia. Now, rising temps push it northward and upslope—often to peaks in summer. A species shaped by past climates, and challenged by future ones. ⛰️🌍
Daniel Collado
𝘗𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘶𝘴
𝘗𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘶𝘴🦎Found in the Iberian Peninsula & North Africa. Its genus is phylogenetically unique, with its closest relative 𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘢, endemic to the Canary Islands. Preserving species like this helps conserve 15+ million years of evolutionionary history.🌿
Daniel Collado
𝘈𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴
The long-tailed tit! 🐦 With a tail nearly as long as its body (7–9 cm), this fluffball is easy to recognize. It’s a sociable, insectivorous bird found across the Palearctic region. Its genus name, Aegithalos, was already used by Aristotle!
Saul Bernat Ponce
𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘰𝘯
This butterfly is found throughout the Palearctic region, appearing in almost all of our study area! Its caterpillar is fascinating: when threatened, it activates an organ called the osmeterium, which emits a foul odour to scare off predators.
Frédéric Médail
𝘊𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘢
Let's meet 𝘊𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘢! The carob tree has been dispersed by human societies across the #Mediterranean Basin for milienias. Indeed, it is widely cultivated for its edible pods which can be used as a substitute for cocoa powder!