Etiqueta 'Balearics invasive species'
Horseshoe Snakes thrive in Balearic waters
Sightings of them swimming has led to enhanced protection measures to safeguard native species in Mallorca.

Archive image of a horseshoe whip snake in Mallorca.
Archive image of a horseshoe whip snake in Mallorca.
It’s not just snakes “invading” the Balearics
The administration has banned the importation of olive trees during the horseshoe snake’s hibernation period in an attempt to tackle the problem.
What to do if you are bitten by a horseshoe snake
Although they usually flee from human presence, if cornered they can even bite.

Asparagopsis taxiformis.
Asparagopsis taxiformis.
Over 500 invasive species reported through government app
There have been more notifications from Ibiza than Mallorca.

Pampas grass, an invasive species in the Balearics
Many notifications regarding Pampas grass.
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