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Amphibian

Iberian midwife toad: the echo of autumn

Have you ever stopped for a moment, on a rainy autumn night, and heard a sound similar to a small fife? You’ve probably heard the Iberian midwife toad, a small amphibian whose chant heralds rain, life, and one of the most curious parenting behaviours in the animal kingdom.

An Iberian painted frog with a sturdy build

Although it is a medium-sized species, the Iberian painted frog (Discoglossus galganoi) has a sturdy build. Its pointed snout is the most striking feature of this amphibian that can be easily found in some properties managed by The Navigator Company.

Orange-bellied newt: it lives on land and breeds in water

Marbled newt

Agile in water but more hesitant on land, this amphibian prefers damp and shady habitats to live and hunt. We are talking about the marbled newt, which can only be found in parts of Portugal, Spain and France. The colouring on its back, which is green with black spots, gives it its name.

Gold-striped salamander

The Gold-striped Salamander was discovered in the 19th century and the only place in the world it can be found is the Northwest of the Iberian Peninsula (Portugal and Spain). This species, which is easily identified by its long tail, is classified as vulnerable.