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The Iberian wolf occupied at least 65% of the Iberian Peninsula in the mid-19th century, three times more than today

A scientific team led by the Doñana Biological Station - CSIC reviews historical documentation to estimate the distribution of the wolf in Spain in the 19th century
The results show that the wolf could be found in all the provinces and its presence was less frequent in flatter areas, more suitable for agriculture and with higher population density

EICAT+, a new framework to assess the positive impacts of alien species

The IUCN ENvironmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT) is a global standard to assess negative impacts of alien species on native biodiversity. However, alien species can also positively affect biodiversity.

Researchers from the University of Fribourg, the Doñana Biological Station – CSIC, and the Pyrenean Institute of Ecology – CSIC propose a new framework to assess these positive effects on native biodiversity to expand the understanding of the...

Tourism in protected areas could negatively affect scavenger's movements

A new study from CSIC, University of Seville and Miguel Hernández University shows that Griffon vultures breeding in a natural park tended to avoid the core touristic areas on those days with a greater influx of people.

A high number of tourists

Un nuevo proyecto pide colaboración ciudadana para el seguimiento de tortugas marinas

Citizen sea science platform Observadores del Mar, with the scientific lead by the Doñana Biological Station – CSIC, launches the project “Sea turtles”. Anyone can send information and images of turtle sighting to help know their distribution and reproduction, as well as, study their threats and improve their conservation

North American birds not fully adjusting to changing climate

Climate decoupling particularly prominent among habitat specialists