https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/category/animals/ Best Expat Newspaper in Spain Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:20:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.theolivepress.es/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/oplogo-favicon-150x150.png https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/category/animals/ 32 32 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/14/animal-abuse-horror-after-cat-is-thrown-out-of-car-and-repeatedly-run-over-in-spain/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/14/animal-abuse-horror-after-cat-is-thrown-out-of-car-and-repeatedly-run-over-in-spain/#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=429385 A MAN who threw a cat out of his car and repeatedly run it over has been arrested in Torrevieja. The Guardia Civil have charged him with animal abuse. The]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/14/animal-abuse-horror-after-cat-is-thrown-out-of-car-and-repeatedly-run-over-in-spain/feed/ 1 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/13/special-ice-creams-keep-animals-cool-during-heatwave-at-terra-natura-benidorm/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/13/special-ice-creams-keep-animals-cool-during-heatwave-at-terra-natura-benidorm/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:17:39 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=429169 THE animals at Benidorm’s Terra Natura park are enjoying a range of flavoured giant ice creams to keep them cool during the heatwave. Vegetable, meat, and fish ice creams are]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/13/special-ice-creams-keep-animals-cool-during-heatwave-at-terra-natura-benidorm/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/14/sea-turtle-almost-dies-after-swallowing-balloon-on-costa-blanca-beach/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/14/sea-turtle-almost-dies-after-swallowing-balloon-on-costa-blanca-beach/#respond Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:03:24 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=424127 A TURTLE is recovering at Oceanografic Valencia after swallowing a balloon which nearly killed it. Bathers at Torrevieja’s Los Locos beach spotted the in-distress loggerhead last Friday and alerted lifeguards.]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/14/sea-turtle-almost-dies-after-swallowing-balloon-on-costa-blanca-beach/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/27/rare-tiny-turtles-recover-at-terra-natura-benidorm-after-being-smuggled-in-from-china/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/27/rare-tiny-turtles-recover-at-terra-natura-benidorm-after-being-smuggled-in-from-china/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=421640 TINY turtles smuggled in from China have been found inside a container by the Guardia Civil at a checkpoint in Gandia(Valencia). 20 black-bellied leaf turtles were hidden among stuffed toys]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/27/rare-tiny-turtles-recover-at-terra-natura-benidorm-after-being-smuggled-in-from-china/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/23/horses-on-verge-of-dying-recovering-well-after-horrific-neglect-by-owner-in-valencia/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/23/horses-on-verge-of-dying-recovering-well-after-horrific-neglect-by-owner-in-valencia/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:17:43 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=420543 AN ANIMAL abuse probe has been opened after seven horses on the verge of death were discovered at a stud farm in Oliva(Valencia) The Oliva Policia Local visited the site]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/23/horses-on-verge-of-dying-recovering-well-after-horrific-neglect-by-owner-in-valencia/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/07/spains-wolf-population-is-lower-than-the-iberian-lynx-which-was-in-danger-of-extinction/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/07/spains-wolf-population-is-lower-than-the-iberian-lynx-which-was-in-danger-of-extinction/#respond Sat, 07 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=417527 SPAIN’S Iberian wolf population is dwindling according to a government census. Figures compiled by the Ministry for Ecological Transition suggest that wolf numbers have been surpassed by those of the]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/07/spains-wolf-population-is-lower-than-the-iberian-lynx-which-was-in-danger-of-extinction/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/05/man-in-van-caught-with-83-goldfinches-was-set-for-costa-blanca-ferry-crossing-to-algeria/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/05/man-in-van-caught-with-83-goldfinches-was-set-for-costa-blanca-ferry-crossing-to-algeria/#respond Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=417338 ALICANTE police pulled over a van during a spot-check and discovered 83 goldfinches hidden inside. The live birds were going to be transported via ferry from the city’s port to]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/05/man-in-van-caught-with-83-goldfinches-was-set-for-costa-blanca-ferry-crossing-to-algeria/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/01/three-thomson-gazelle-antelopes-are-born-at-bioparc-valencia/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/01/three-thomson-gazelle-antelopes-are-born-at-bioparc-valencia/#respond Sun, 01 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=416488 THREE Thomson gazelle antelopes have been born at Bioparc Valencia and are doing well. The species can race at speeds of up to 80 kms/h for long periods, only surpassed]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/06/01/three-thomson-gazelle-antelopes-are-born-at-bioparc-valencia/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/30/giant-bastard-snake-pops-up-in-toilet-to-shock-homeowner-in-spain/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/30/giant-bastard-snake-pops-up-in-toilet-to-shock-homeowner-in-spain/#respond Fri, 30 May 2025 10:04:12 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=416344 A SHOCKED homeowner found a large bastard snake peering up at him from his bathroom toilet. The resident in Benejuzar(Alicante province) called for help shortly before 9pm on Thursday. Bastard]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/30/giant-bastard-snake-pops-up-in-toilet-to-shock-homeowner-in-spain/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/27/service-dogs-will-be-allowed-access-to-all-public-spaces-in-spain/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/27/service-dogs-will-be-allowed-access-to-all-public-spaces-in-spain/#respond Tue, 27 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=415790 SPAIN’S government approved a Royal Decree on Tuesday that allows owners of service dogs to take them into all public spaces across the country. Minister of Social Rights, Pablo Bustinduy,]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/27/service-dogs-will-be-allowed-access-to-all-public-spaces-in-spain/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/26/slaughterhouse-horror-as-mistreated-animals-are-killed-to-supply-asian-restaurants-in-spain/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/26/slaughterhouse-horror-as-mistreated-animals-are-killed-to-supply-asian-restaurants-in-spain/#respond Mon, 26 May 2025 10:50:23 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=415324 A NETWORK of unlicensed slaughterhouses has been busted by the Guardia Civil in the Avila, Madrid, and Toledo areas. Meat from mistreated animals was supplied to 10 Asian restaurants in]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/26/slaughterhouse-horror-as-mistreated-animals-are-killed-to-supply-asian-restaurants-in-spain/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/15/whale-attacks-on-boats-reduced-by-40-last-year-in-gibraltar-strait/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/15/whale-attacks-on-boats-reduced-by-40-last-year-in-gibraltar-strait/#respond Thu, 15 May 2025 13:27:33 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=413192 ORCA attacks in the Strait of Gibraltar reduced 40% last summer when compared to 2023.  According to the Ministry for Ecological Transition, the area between the Gulf of Cadiz and]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/15/whale-attacks-on-boats-reduced-by-40-last-year-in-gibraltar-strait/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/15/continued-cries-to-end-mijas-donkey-taxis-with-another-protest-on-the-horizon/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/15/continued-cries-to-end-mijas-donkey-taxis-with-another-protest-on-the-horizon/#comments Thu, 15 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=412985 A PROTEST against the use of donkey taxis in Mijas has been organised after outrage over sightings of ‘emaciated and ill’ donkeys, despite steps taken by the Town Hall to]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/15/continued-cries-to-end-mijas-donkey-taxis-with-another-protest-on-the-horizon/feed/ 1 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/07/valencia-announces-new-measures-against-pigeons-as-population-soars-in-five-years/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/07/valencia-announces-new-measures-against-pigeons-as-population-soars-in-five-years/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 08:45:25 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=411221 VALENCIA City’s pigeon population has soared by 14,000 in just five years to an estimated 36,000 birds. New measures to cut the numbers will include using more feeders with food]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/07/valencia-announces-new-measures-against-pigeons-as-population-soars-in-five-years/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/06/balearic-islands-clamp-down-on-snake-problem-after-worrying-discovery-from-oxford-researchers/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/06/balearic-islands-clamp-down-on-snake-problem-after-worrying-discovery-from-oxford-researchers/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:55 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=411078 THE Balearic Islands have launched an emergency operation to tackle the spread of invasive snakes. The decision comes after researchers from the University of Oxford made a concerning discovery on]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/06/balearic-islands-clamp-down-on-snake-problem-after-worrying-discovery-from-oxford-researchers/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/04/watch-viral-video-shows-cow-giving-tourists-directions-in-spains-andalucia/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/04/watch-viral-video-shows-cow-giving-tourists-directions-in-spains-andalucia/#respond Sun, 04 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=410644 SPAIN and bulls are synonymous, normally because of bullfighting. But this time around, a friendly cow has gone viral on social media after being captured giving directions to tourists. The]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/05/04/watch-viral-video-shows-cow-giving-tourists-directions-in-spains-andalucia/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/27/six-rattlesnakes-that-could-save-human-lives-are-born-at-benidorm-nature-park/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/27/six-rattlesnakes-that-could-save-human-lives-are-born-at-benidorm-nature-park/#respond Sun, 27 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=409176 SIX rattlesnakes that could produce a potentially life-saving venom for people with serious heart problems have been born at Terra Natura Benidorm. The six dark pygmy reptiles are from a]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/27/six-rattlesnakes-that-could-save-human-lives-are-born-at-benidorm-nature-park/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/23/spanish-team-rescues-orca-entangled-in-fishing-netting-in-the-strait-of-gibraltar-as-whale-season-ramps-up/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/23/spanish-team-rescues-orca-entangled-in-fishing-netting-in-the-strait-of-gibraltar-as-whale-season-ramps-up/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:28:27 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408384 A VULNERABLE orca caught in discarded fishing gear has been successfully located in the Strait of Gibraltar, following a high-stakes rescue mission by Spanish authorities and marine conservation groups. The]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/23/spanish-team-rescues-orca-entangled-in-fishing-netting-in-the-strait-of-gibraltar-as-whale-season-ramps-up/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/13/triple-a-worker-fumes-as-marbella-animal-shelter-floods-for-second-time-following-town-halls-e1-8m-upgrade/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/13/triple-a-worker-fumes-as-marbella-animal-shelter-floods-for-second-time-following-town-halls-e1-8m-upgrade/#respond Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:25:48 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=399827 A MARBELLA animal shelter is fuming after facilities flood for the second time since a €1.8m upgrade from the town hall.  Heavy rain this week has filled the Triple A]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/03/13/triple-a-worker-fumes-as-marbella-animal-shelter-floods-for-second-time-following-town-halls-e1-8m-upgrade/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/02/19/desperate-search-for-british-owners-of-dogs-found-wandering-a-train-station-in-spain/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/02/19/desperate-search-for-british-owners-of-dogs-found-wandering-a-train-station-in-spain/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:04:16 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=395217 AN appeal has been launched to track down the owners of two adorable dogs who were found wandering a train station in Spain. The two Cane Corsos, a type of]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/02/19/desperate-search-for-british-owners-of-dogs-found-wandering-a-train-station-in-spain/feed/ 0