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GBIF España/Spain @gbif.es · 07/10/2026

¡Ya puedes preinscribirte en el VIII Taller online GBIF.ES: Manejo, visualización y análisis de datos en ecología con R (nivel iniciación)! 👉 gbif.es/talleres/vii... El plazo de preinscripción 📆 está abierto hasta el 16 de octubre #tallerRonline2026

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VIII Taller GBIF.ES online: Manejo, visualización y análisis de datos en ecología con R (nivel iniciación)

Descripción Este curso pretende sentar las bases para usar y desarrollar R de una manera autónoma y utilizar el software para manejar, manipular, visualizar y analizar datos de ecología y biodiversida...

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The programme featured 3 invited talks, 24 oral presentations and 11 posters. RUSI is an initiative of the SECEM Ungulates Group, created in 2010 as a forum for debate and information exchange on wild ungulates.

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A great success for the 17th Iberian Wild Ungulates Meeting (RUSI)! 🦌🐗 On 2–3 October, over a hundred participants from across the Iberian Peninsula gathered at the Royal Site of La Granja de San Ildefonso (Segovia) to discuss animal health and the regeneration of Iberian forests.

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

If you spot one in Spain or Portugal: 1)Take plenty of photos from several angles, tail visible if possible (without disturbing the animal) 2)Note the date, time and coordinates 3)Upload it to Observation.org or a similar platform 4)Unsure of the ID? Get in touch! Thanks to Carlos for sharing!

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Increasing survey effort is essential to understand their true status and protect this species better. Read the full short note in Galemys 38 (2026): secem.es/sites/defaul...

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The edible dormouse populations north of the Sistema Ibérico are among the southernmost in the species' range and, what's more, they are isolated. That makes them especially vulnerable.

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Then, in 2025, a road-killed individual turned up. Prompted by this, César M.ª Aguilar and his team of collaborators carried out a fresh search, and have once again documented the presence and breeding of the species in La Rioja.

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Edible dormice are still hanging on in La Rioja! For 30 years there hadn't been a single verified record of the edible dormouse (Glis glis) in the region, and the last two surveys came up empty. It looked as though the species had vanished from its southernmost range.

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Miguel Clavero @chikichanka.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Very nice paper in @peopleandnature.bsky.social showing that people rapidly change their perception around the nativeness status of species when they are used to their presence Shifting baselines and non-native species... see my 2014 paper below besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Perceptions of nativeness shift quite rapidly over time

Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

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Isabel Salado @isalado.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A week ago the 2° meeting about carnivores was celebrated in #Mértola (organised by the Iberian team about terrestrial carnivores of @secem-sicem.bsky.social). I was kindly invited to participate in a debate about hybridization. gctsecem.blogspot.com/p/carnib.html #CARNib 🐺🦊🐾 @ebdonana.bsky.social

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

During a management plan to monitor and control mange in Sierra Nevada, Antonio J. López Rus and colleagues found a flea on an ibex. They suggest that its presence in this population is probably uncommon.

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Several ectoparasites have already been described in this species, most notably the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which causes sarcoptic mange.

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🐐 First-ever record of flea parasitism in the Iberian ibex! A flea (Pulex irritans) has been detected for the first time on Capra pyrenaica. #Mammalogy #IberianIbex #Sierranevada #Andalucía

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Marcello D'Amico @marcellodamico.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Este fin de semana se ha celebrado en #Mértola la 2ª reunión #CARNib (organizada por el Grupo Carnívoros Terrestres de la @secem-sicem.bsky.social): un espacio de encuentro e intercambio sobre investigación y conservación de los #Carnívoros ibéricos: gctsecem.blogspot.com/p/carnib.html

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

📅 We are now preparing the list of people interested in taking part in the 2027 MOMAT campaign. If you would like to join, get in touch soon! 👉 Find all the information and contact details here: secem.es/estudios/pro... Or simply search for “MOMAT SECEM” in your browser. 🐾

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Hundreds of volunteers are already helping us improve our knowledge of Spain’s mammals and provide the information needed to support their conservation. 🙌 Would you like to join them?

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Particular attention is given to species listed under the EU Habitats Directive and to those covered by European and Spanish legislation on invasive alien species. Volunteers collect valuable data using non-invasive methods such as track and sign surveys, camera trapping and owl pellet analysis.

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🐾 Want to take part in Spain’s largest mammal monitoring programme? MOMAT aims to improve our knowledge of terrestrial mammal species that do not have their own specific monitoring schemes.

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A huge thank you to Íñigo Juste, Angie Rodríguez and Belén Salmerón for their work on small mammal identification from owl pellets and camera-trap images. We remain committed to supporting the next generation of mammal researchers and conservationists.

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🎓🐾 SECEM’s headquarters in Seville is also a place to learn and gain hands-on experience in mammal research. Through our placement agreement with the University of Seville, three Biology students have joined us over the past two years.

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Revista Quercus @revistaquercus.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Nuestra recomendación de contenidos sobre naturaleza y biodiversidad recientemente publicados en blogs y medios digitales: gorila en Uganda, conservación del lobo, SEBICOP e incendios forestales y sonidos del mar, entre otros www.revistaquercus.es/noticia/9440... Ilustración: Gustav Mützel.

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Calling all bat enthusiasts and researchers! 🦇 Registration is open. Come learn about bats, meet fellow researchers, and share the work you’ve been doing with this amazing group of animals. More information: secem.es/.../x-jornad... Feel free to share! 🙂

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🦇 Registration is now open for the 10th SECEMU Bat Conference! If you’re interested in learning more about bats or sharing your latest work with these fascinating animals, don’t miss it. 📍 Lobios, Ourense 🔗 More info: secem.es/.../x-jornad...

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The presence of invasive species in protected areas highlights the importance of continued monitoring and rapid action, as well as collaboration between naturalists, researchers and environmental authorities. 📖 Read more and access the full manuscript: secem.es/novedades/ma...

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

After reporting the findings and consulting with environmental authorities, previous records of raccoons in the area were confirmed. Early detection is crucial: finding and removing the animals before they establish a breeding population could help prevent potential impacts on the biodiversity.

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Raccoons in the Sierra de la Culebra (Zamora), Spain The raccoon is an invasive alien species in Spain, where its presence is the result of animals being released or escaping from captivity. In spring 2026, several raccoon tracks were detected just a few kilometres from the Portuguese border.

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Miguel Clavero @chikichanka.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Alejandro Martínez Abraín y Daniel Oro proponen que 1- la distribución pasada del lobo no es relevante para su conservación 2- hay que revisar el uso de distribuciones antiguas para evaluar rlgrado de amenaza Creo que se equivocan en ambas cosas Va hilo, 7 posts theconversation.com/si-la-espana...

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Si la España de hoy no es la misma que la de hace un siglo, ¿tiene sentido fijarnos en el pasado para conservar al lobo?

Las condiciones que encontraban grandes carnívoros como el lobo, el lince y el oso pardo en España hace cien años, y que marcaban su distribución en el territorio, no son las mismas que las actuales.

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The meeting will take place in Mértola, Portugal, from 11–13 September, with invited talks, round-table discussions and plenty of opportunities to meet and exchange ideas with fellow carnivore enthusiasts and researchers.

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We hope you’ve had a lovely summer and enjoyed some well-deserved time off! ☀️ Now that September is just around the corner, there’s an exciting event to look forward to: CarnIB II, bringing together people interested in the study and conservation of terrestrial carnivores in Spain and Portugal. 🦊🐾

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

El próximo jueves 16 de julio el Fondo para la Protección del Lobo Ibérico organiza la proyección de "Salvaxe, salvaxe" en su estreno en Asturias con la colaboración de Animala, Cines Embajadores y Nortes. Puedes adquirir ya las entradas en el siguiente enlace www.reservaentradas.com/.../salvaxe-...

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Long-term monitoring is essential to understand how environmental change and landscape transformation affect these species and the ecosystems they support. A huge thank you to all the groups and individuals involved for their dedication and motivation in collecting such valuable data 🙌

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The 2026 spring survey campaign of the Spanish Common Small Mammal Monitoring Programme (SEMICE) has now come to an end 🐭🌿 Small mammals play a key role in food webs. Yet, despite their importance, this group has remained relatively understudied in Spain over recent decades.

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Order Rodentia @orodentia.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

#RodentOfTheDay Southwestern/Southern Water Vole (Arvicola sapidus) "It prefers water edges with slopes in which to dig burrows and tunnels. It is present in streams, humid meadows, canals, lagoons, canes and reeds or in irrigated crops with grasslands." Ph/article: www.malaga.es/en/laprovinc...

A picture of a Southwestern Water Vole.

It is a medium sized (head-body length 16 to 22) rodent (animal with a pair of incisor teeth in continuous growth), with a strong body and a large tail (10 to 15 cm). Its coat is dense and short, of dark brown colour, with yellowish tones, a bit lighter on the belly (ash grey). The hair covers the tail, legs and ears. The tail is bi-coloured, being slightly fairer on the lower part.

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Mamífero de la Gran Senda de Málaga
Juan Ramírez Román

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Póster de los murciélagos de España, cortesía de SECEMU Asociación Española para la Conservación y Estudio de los Murciélagos. Puedes descargarlo en alta resolución aquí: drive.google.com/file/d/1UARS... Enjoy your bats! 🦇

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

These new records contribute to a better picture of mammal distribution across Iberia and highlight the value of continued field surveys and long-term monitoring. Read the full story secem.es/novedades/mi... and access the manuscript secem.es/sites/defaul...

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Agricultural landscapes can support a surprisingly diverse community of small mammals, but their distribution is still poorly documented. Improving this knowledge is essential for understanding biodiversity patterns and supporting more effective conservation & land-management decisions

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

How much do we really know about small mammals in agricultural landscapes? A new study presents new distribution records for small mammals from central Iberia, helping to fill important knowledge gaps in one of the Peninsula’s most widespread environments.

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Biodiversity Pics @biodiversitypix.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🐐 Fauna ibérica; mamíferos Madrid, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, 1914. [Source]

Historical black and white line illustration from 1914 showing two adult male ibexes side view, labeled C and D. Both exhibit large, curved horns and distinct black markings on their legs, neck, and underbelly. The top ibex (C) represents Capra pyrenaica hispanica, and the lower ibex (D) represents Capra pyrenaica lusitanica. The drawing highlights differences in the distribution of black areas on the animals' bodies. The background is plain, and the page includes a header "BOVIDÆ" and a caption in Spanish describing the black zone distribution in the adult males of these Iberian ibex subspecies.

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Although the habitats where the animals were detected may not currently support a breeding population, nearby areas within the Ebro Basin could offer suitable conditions for future establishment. Read more and access the full paper here: secem.es/novedades/el...

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The records are located 80–100 km from the nearest known observations in Soria, Burgos and Segovia (Spain). These new findings provide further evidence of the species' ongoing north-eastern expansion.

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon), the only mongoose species found in Western Europe, continues its expansion across the Iberian Peninsula. New camera-trap records have now confirmed its presence in La Rioja

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Explore and download the datasets from the SECEM website: secem.es/estudios/dat... They are also available through our publisher profile on GBIF: www.gbif.org/publisher/8f...

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Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos @secem-sicem.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A huge thank you to all the volunteers, staff, researchers and partner organisations whose dedication and hard work made these datasets possible. 🙌 Information about all contributors, as well as the survey protocols followed, can be found here: secem.es/estudios/pro...

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