The Iberian wolf is one of the most iconic species of the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal). It plays a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and biodiversity. However, despite being listed as a protected species under the European Union’s Habitats Directive, it remains under serious th...
Did you know that the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is one of the most endangered feline species in the world? According to the IUCN Red List, it has been classified as “Endangered” for decades. Several factors contribute to the decline of this unique wild cat, including habitat destruction, food s...
Among the various types of lizards found on the Iberian Peninsula are the red-tailed lizard (Acanthodactylus erythrurus), Iberian wall lizard (Podarcis hispanicus), large psammodromus (Psammodromus algirus), and Spanish psammodromus (Psammodromus hispanicus), among others. This article introduces se...
1、African elephantAfrican elephants are the largest land mammals, and males and females are dimorphic (both sexes differ in shape or physical characteristics). An adult African male elephant is taller than 3.5 meters, and can reach up to 4.1 meters. Weighing approximately 2.7 to 6 tons, females are...
1. African Elephant The African elephant is the largest mammal on land. Male and female are dimorphic (male and female have different body shapes or physical characteristics). An adult African male elephant is taller than 3.5 meters, and can reach up to 4.1 meters. Weighing approximately 2.7 to 6 tons, females are smaller than males, with the heaviest recorded being 13.5 tons. They can live in a variety of natural environments from sea level to 5,000 meters above sea level, including forests, op...