April5,2024
Also known as the Barbary ape, this species of macaque is the only macaque species found outside of Asia and the only primate species in the Mediterranean region.
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While the European robin is found in other parts of Europe, its subspecies in the Mediterranean basin has distinct features and behaviors.
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Endemic to the Balearic Islands, this seabird is known for its graceful flight over the Mediterranean Sea. It's critically endangered due to threats like pollution and habitat destruction.
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This small to medium-sized tortoise is native to southern Europe, particularly the Mediterranean region
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One of the most endangered cat species in the world, the Iberian lynx is found only in the Iberian Peninsula, including parts of Spain and Portugal.
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This gazelle species is native to North Africa, particularly the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, including parts of the Mediterranean basin in Morocco and Algeria.
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Endemic to the Mediterranean region, this small passerine bird is found in scrub and maquis habitats. It's known for its striking black head and white eye ring
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This small bird is endemic to Corsica and Sardinia. It's characterized by its blue-grey plumage and distinctive habit of moving headfirst down tree trunks in search of insects.
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One of the most endangered marine mammals in the world, this seal species is found in the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic
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