The puppy that survived a migrant boat crossing to Spain is now fighting for its life in court
A last-minute legal intervention at the Balearic Islands High Court has saved the dog from euthanasia for now   A tiny mixed-breed poodle puppy, only around three months old, arrived on the..

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Prison sentence for woman whose dog died after being tied up on scorching Torrevieja rooftop
Maikel the dog suffered fatal heatstroke after being left tied up on an exposed terrace for several days in August 2022 A woman in Torrevieja has accepted a one-year prison sentence after her dog..

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May 17 English-speaking dog lovers invited to Orihuela charity walks and adoption event
Asoka Orihuela is holding special shelter walks in San Bartolomé to help abandoned dogs socialise and find new homes Animal rescue association Asoka Orihuela is inviting animal lovers to take..

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Iberian lynx comeback continues as 31 kittens born in Spanish breeding centres
The species was once on the brink of extinction but is now expanding into new areas of Spain Just over 20 years ago, the Iberian lynx was on the brink of extinction, with fewer than 100 animals..

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Man arrested in Jumilla for illegal hare poaching using hunting dogs
The man had previously been investigated for similar offences in Albacete A man from Jumilla has been investigated after being caught allegedly poaching hares during the closed season in a Guardia..

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Spain wants to ban octopus farming due to their superior intelligence
Spain opens the door to a pioneering law against the breeding and sale of octopuses The long-running debate on animal welfare has moved beyond the usual confines of dogs and cats, extending now..

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Orihuela brings in new plan to tackle pine processionary caterpillar across the municipality
The pest control programme will cover parks, pine forests and green areas across Orihuela and Orihuela Costa Orihuela City Council has launched a new contract to tackle the pine processionary caterpillar..

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Bioparc Valencia says goodbye to Negombo, one of Europe's longest-living Sri Lankan leopards
The much-loved big cat arrived at the Spanish park back in 2009 and his offspring continue to thrive in zoos across Europe Bioparc Valencia has announced the death of Negombo, a male Sri Lankan..

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Why scientists are trying to bring back the Mediterranean Prawn to the Mar Menor
The University of Murcia is leading a €450,000 research project to achieve the first captive breeding of the Mediterranean prawn The Mediterranean prawn has traditionally had real economic and..

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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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