The wild fauna of Jaén is among the richest in Western Europe, a bridge between Europe and Africa. Reserve of large vertebrates, here is the best preserved population of the most threatened feline in the world, the Iberian lince (Lynx pardinus), in Sierra Morena, where also survives the only Iberian wolf population from the south of the Iberian Peninsula thanks to the good densities of wild ungulates that live: Iberian deer, corzo, montane goat, boar, muflon and gamo. It is also not rare to see other mammals such as otter or fox in these areas. It is always recommended to have a cautious drive to avoid the abuse, given the confident character of some animals, as well as to avoid driving away or pursuing them.
As for the carnivores in the province, all the species of Mediterranean climate are present: palearctic otter, turon, badger, gin, garduña, weasel, meloncillo, etc. In total, about 70 species of mammals have been cited, including microfuels, some threatened as the Cabrera (Microtus Cabrera) and cabrias, not forgetting the vital importance of the mountain rabbit, a key species of Mediterranean ecosystems.
But without a doubt the most spectacular natural phenomenon of Iberian fauna is the berrhea, when there are fighting between the dominant male deer, colliding their huge horn and emitting their strong derrids, while the female harem patiently observes the final outcome. Sierra Morena and the Serras de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas are two of the most important places in Europe for their observation for the quality of males. Unique opportunity to practice photo safari and get memories in images.
