Written by Diogo Oliveira, Lisbon Wildlife Guide is an engaging and comprehensive look at the incredible diversity of animal life found in Portugal's capital. This guide is tailored for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and city dwellers alike, inviting readers to uncover the hidden wildlife of Lisbon. With a focus on five main groups-birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish-this guide provides an in-depth exploration of each species, focusing on biology, morphology, diet, and where to find them. For each species, there are stunning photographs that bring the animals and their habitats to life, giving readers a vivid and personal perspective on Lisbon's wildlife.
In the Birds section, readers can discover a variety of both resident and migratory species that inhabit Lisbon's parks, gardens, and coastal areas. From colorful kingfishers to majestic herons and urban-adapted falcons.
The Mammals section explores Lisbon's more elusive inhabitants. Despite the city's urban environment, several small mammals, such as foxes, hedgehogs, and even bats, have adapted to live within the city limits.
The Reptiles section covers the reptiles native to Lisbon's warm Mediterranean climate, including lizards, snakes, and terrapins that thrive in rocky outcrops and sunny riverbanks.
In the Amphibians section, Lisbon's frogs, toads, and newts, which rely on the city's ponds, streams, and damp woodlands. Amphibians are often an indicator of environmental health, and their presence in Lisbon is a sign of the city's surprising ecological diversity.
Through detailed descriptions and Diogo Oliveira's rich photography, Lisbon Wildlife Guide invites readers to see Lisbon through a new lens. Perfect as a companion for walks through the city or as a reference guide for the home, this book is an invaluable resource for those wishing to connect with Lisbon's wildlife on a deeper level. Whether you're a visitor or a resident, Lisbon Wildlife Guide will inspire you to explore, observe, and appreciate the hidden wild spaces of this remarkable city.
Oliveira, Diogo: - Diogo Oliveira is a biologist and photographer passionate about biodiversity and natural landscapes. Graduated in Biology from the Instituto Superior de Agronomia and Master in Conservation Biology from the University of Évora. He began collaborating with various institutions from an early age. Shortly after finishing his master's degree, he had his first photographic work for the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in the project "A month...a bird" which gave rise to the "Guia de Aves do Jardim Gulbenkian" in collaboration with prof. doctor Joao Eduardo Rabaca.In 2020 he created onWILD, a company that provides various services and solutions in the field of biology and photography. Collaborates with other companies and entities, such as SPEA in the Festival de Observação de Aves in Sagres and in Pardela magazine, with theBiodiversity and +in the area of environmental consultancy, with GreenTrekker where it conducts photographic tours, with the Municipality of Oeiras in several conservation projects and provides environmental education workshops, with the Municipality of Torres Vedras where it has carried out several photography workshops, with SóPraSi on wildlife observation routes in Portugal, among others.
