Murcia's new secret weapon in the fight against plant pests is all natural... and beautiful, too!
The city is using ladybirds, as natural predators, again this year to help protect community gardens from aphids Murcia’s community gardens are getting a fresh line of defence against pests, with..

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'Superrats' resistant to poison are on the rise across the Region of Murcia
A genetic mutation discovered in 2023 is making traditional rodent control treatments increasingly ineffective in many parts of Spain If the word 'superrat' conjures up images of some giant mutant..

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Three people die from Hantavirus on cruise ship bound for the Canary Islands
Hantavirus is normally spread from rodents to people through inhalation of urine and faeces particles A health alert has been issued after three people died from hantavirus on board a luxury cruise..

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Torrevieja man arrested after cat beaten to death in shocking street attack
The case is being treated as animal abuse and gender-based violence by Torrevieja City Council Local police in Torrevieja arrested a man on Monday April 27 after a cat was beaten to death in the..

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Big changes to pet travel rules between the UK and Spain come into force this April
From April 22, UK residents will no longer be able to rely on EU-issued passports when travelling to Europe with their pets If you regularly travel between the UK and Spain with your dog, cat or..

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Three-metre shark spotted circling boat off Granada coast
The endangered shortfin mako was pictured four miles from the coast of Almuñécar A large shark has been spotted off the coast of Almuñécar in Granada, just days before the May bank holiday..

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Just days away from the May half-term holidays, a dangerous visitor has been spotted on Granada's beaches
The highly venomous Portuguese man o' war has recently been spotted just off the coast of Almuñécar With the May half-term just around the corner and plenty of families gearing up for a trip..

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Spain's endangered 'sad duck' makes a comeback after €6.37m wetland rescue project
Wetland restoration across Murcia, Alicante and Andalucia has helped nearly quadruple breeding numbers since 2021 Often described as Spain’s “sad-looking” duck thanks to the dark markings..

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Portugal's last circus tiger finds sanctuary at a big cat rescue centre in Alicante
After a lifetime locked in a circus truck, 16-year-old Sona is now in the care of the AAP Primadomus Foundation in Villena A 16-year-old tiger called Sona, believed to be the last wild animal still..

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San Miguel de Salinas launches a social media appeal to find homes for abandoned animals
Under the motto "Adopting is giving a second chance and receiving love forever", San Miguel is hoping to match the town's abandoned pets with the right families San Miguel de Salinas..

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