Discover the fascinating world of the Corsican Myotis (Myotis capaccinii), a vulnerable bat species native to the Mediterranean, particularly Corsica. This medium-sized bat features distinctive reddish-brown fur and long ears, thriving in caves and old buildings while playing a vital role in insect control. Learn about their unique behavior, reproduction, and the conservation efforts needed to protect this critical player in the Mediterranean ecosystem.
Tag: Mediterranean region
Olive Soft-haired Mouse
Discover the fascinating **Olive Soft-haired Mouse** (*Mus olive*), a small rodent native to the rich habitats of the **Mediterranean region**. With its distinctive olive-brown fur and nocturnal lifestyle, this species thrives in diverse environments, from **deciduous forests** to **scrublands**. Learn about their foraging habits, social structures, and crucial ecological role as both seed dispersers and prey, while understanding the conservation efforts needed to protect their populations amidst habitat loss.
Olive Soft-haired Mouse
Discover the fascinating **Olive Soft-haired Mouse** (*Mus olive*), a small rodent native to the rich habitats of the **Mediterranean region**. With its distinctive olive-brown fur and nocturnal lifestyle, this species thrives in diverse environments, from **deciduous forests** to **scrublands**. Learn about their foraging habits, social structures, and crucial ecological role as both seed dispersers and prey, while understanding the conservation efforts needed to protect their populations amidst habitat loss.
Mediterranean Pine Vole
Discover the fascinating world of the Mediterranean Pine Vole (<i>Microtus duodecimcostatus</i>), a small herbivorous mammal thriving in the lush habitats of Spain, Italy, and Greece. Learn about their unique burrowing behavior, diet of roots and seeds, and the vital role they play in local ecosystems as both prey and influencers of plant health. With their vulnerable status due to habitat loss, understanding and conserving these remarkable creatures is more important than ever.