Doñana National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Andalusia, Spain, is unique among European national parks. It has tremendous biodiversity and an unparalleled collection of ecosystems. The Park comprises a blend of marshes, shallow streams, sand dunes and...
Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies lies Banff National Park. Established in 1885, Banff is not only Canada’s first National Park, but also one of the most breathtakingly beautiful protected areas in the world. Home to famous turquoise lakes like Lake...
Leopardus guigna Physical description of Kodkods The smallest of the American cats, the kodkod, only weighs a little more than 2 kg and barely reaches half a meter in length. The tail, like a lot of cats, adds about half the body length again. They are pretty good...
Physical description of Mountain Lions The mountain lion is a relatively big cat with body lengths of up to one and a half meters in males. The female is about 10 % smaller. The tail adds almost another meter to some of the bigger animals. It is not as bulky as other...
Physical description of Canada Lynx Canadian lynx are distinctive with their short tail and tufted ears. The fur is thick year-round and becomes denser on the neck during the colder months. The belly is subtly lighter in color than the rest of the body. The standard...
