A femal Iberian Lynx with kitten surveys her territory in Spain

Back from the brink of extinction, an Iberian Lynx mother with her kitten surveys her territory in Southern Spain. Image: Ondřej Prosecký.

Europe’s Keystone Species Make a Comeback! A Tale of Beavers and Cats!

Wildlife in Europe? Oh, please. 

Wildlife on the continent of Mozart and Beethoven, Da Vinci, and Michaelangelo, fashion and haute cuisine? Where are the carnivores and their nimble-footed prey? Where are the beasts that make the ground rumble? Who ever heard of a European safari? 

Well, you might be surprised! From Andalucia to the Velebit Mountains, species long-gone, some for centuries, once again walk Europe’s forests and grasslands. Projects to restore the continent’s (and the UK’s) once lush and biodiverse ecosystems are changing the scene, led by the cooperative efforts of governments, NGOs, and communities working together. Oh - and there has been a little help from a bomber - a Beaver Bomber. Europe is rewilding - why? Read on!


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The Birds of Southern Spain

Spain is RE-WILDING! Join us as we search out endemics, residents, and migrants - and visit organizations and projects restoring extirpated and near extirpated birds to their historic ranges in Southern Spain.
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