Animals
Why are 120,000 tiger mosquitoes released in the parks of Alicante and Elche each week?
Each week, more than 120,000 tiger mosquitos (Aedes albopictus) are released in parks in Alicante and Elche. However, there is no reason to panic. They are...
The SPAB dedicates September to preventing cats from falling from balconies and windows
The Burjassot Animal Protection Society (SPAB) continues to conduct monthly animal welfare education and awareness initiatives. In September, the SPAB...
Company had to stop collecting wild chickens in Torrevieja because they couldn’t house 700 birds
The presence of seven hundred poultry roaming freely through the streets and parks of Torrevieja, Alicante, is a concern. This is the reason the city council...
Orihuela authorizes wild boar control in agricultural areas
The Orihuela countryside is currently experiencing a significant increase in the presence of wild boars in agricultural areas. In order to mitigate the damage...
The Blue Dragon’s Arrival: A Beautiful but Dangerous Visitor on the Costa Blanca
The beautiful and otherworldly “blue dragon” sea slug, Glaucus atlanticus, has been spotted on beaches along the Costa Blanca and other Spanish...
Javea Police capture and release back into the wild a snake found in a home
The Javea Local Police responded to a residence in XÃ bia following a complaint that a small snake was present. The agents have successfully secured the...
Benidorm allocates 20,000 euros for the sterilization campaign for urban cat colonies
Benidorm Council will designate €20,000 to implement its routine sterilisation campaign for urban colonies of stray cats. According to the Official Provincial...
The company tasked with removing 700 wild foul from Torrevieja street has withdrawn from its contract
The company that had proposed to capture approximately 700 roosters, hens, and poultry from the streets of Torrevieja has withdrawn from the contract. The...
Police operation against the looky looky men results in arrests and confiscated material in Alicante
The Port Authority conducted an operation against the looky looky men on Thursday night, July 31st, during which at least four individuals were apprehended....
Alicante increases the budget of animal shelter by 20%
In the new contract that is currently being tendered, the Alicante City Council has increased its budget for animal collection, care, and adoption by 20%,...