BIODIVERSITY IN SPAIN

CONCEPTBiodiversity is the variety of living beings and the adaptation of the organisms to the ambient.

IMPORTANCETo loose the biodiversity means to accept the lack of genetic wealth as well as an increment in the impact the diseases have in the populations.

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The human being destruction of the ecosystem stands for diversidad

en peligro

The possible lost of the 25% of biological diversity.

DATASpanish biodiversity is the biggest in Europe.

We have 121 habitats

There are about 1500 endemic plant species.

44% of endemic animals are in the Canary Islands.

7% endangered species.

37% of vertebrates.

15% of plants under risk of disappearance.

Ecological balance

Aesthetic quality

Scientific advances

WHY WE NEED TO PRESERVE BIODIVERSITY?

Economic developmentEthical behavior

THREATS TO BIODIVERSITYDestruction of natural environment

Pollution

Illegal hunting

Global warming

Biological reserves administration

- Killer algae

Invasive species - Signal crayfish

- Zebra mussel

THE CAUSES OF BIODIVERSITY IN SPAINGeographical location: environmental variation.

Mountain relief: high number of habitats

Canary Islands: a large variety of endemic species

Decrease in economic growth: reduction in destruction of natural environments

ENVIRONMENTAL VARIATION

Wetlands SteppeIslands

East seashore

Mountains

Natural heritage and biodiversity law in Spain:

1. Environmental protection figures: 2. Protection measures:

National Park Land management

Natural reserve Reintroduction of native species

Marine protected area Preventing deforestation

Natural monuments Respect for biological cycles

Protected landscapes Pollution reduction

Invasive species control

THE MOST IMPORTANT NATIONAL PARKS IN SPAINTeide, Canarias

Picos de Europa (grizzly and capercaillie)

Montfragüe (black vulture)

Sierra de Guadarrama

Archipiélago de la Cabrera

Ordesa y Monteperdido

Aigues Tortes y Sant Maurici

Tablas de Daimiel

Islas Atlánticas

Parque Natural de Doñana

TEIDE. ORDESA.DOÑANA

SPECIAL INTEREST SPANISH FAUNA

Iberian linx

Brown bear

SPECIAL INTEREST SPANISH FAUNA

Iberian Wolf

Iberian Eagle

SPECIAL INTEREST SPANISH FAUNA

Moore Turttle

Black vulture

Purple heron

SPECIAL INTEREST SPANISH FAUNA

Iberian pig Babaric

ape

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