Most spiders are pretty harmless to humans. In fact, only four are known to be dangerous, one of these being ’la recluse brune’ (brown recluse spider, or fiddleback, also known as the violin spider due to its shape and markings.
He’s mean, he’s smart, he’s fast, he’s agressive – and he’s blue.
If you have ever ridden your bike over puncturevine seeds or even worse, stepped on them with bare feet, you will understand exactly how they got their name!
The Maison de l’Eau et de la Méditerranée (MEM) invites visitors of all ages to consider the vital role that water plays in our way of life.
Bats in your belfry? Count yourself lucky! Learn all about them at the Forteresse de Salses
Among the many fascinating things you may see in summertime around our rivers, ponds and lakes are damselflies and dragonflies. In the P-O we’re lucky to have around 60 species of these beautiful flying jewels.
St John’s wort may be hated by sheep farmers but herbalists adore it.
Now the spring migration is nearly over, there are many interesting bird species to look out for in the PO. Some of our especially colourful and exotic summer visitors tend to be heard more often than seen – but what a joy when you do finally spot them!
As the summer temperatures rise here in the P-O, our thoughts turn to water! It’s been in short supply this year so we appreciate it even more.
Nature quiz