Animal museums in Castile and León

The Museo de la Fauna Salvaje, situated between the towns of Valdehuesa and Boñar in Castilla y León, Spain, is a unique institution dedicated to the representation of wildlife from all five continents. This museum provides an opportunity for visitors to explore and learn about diverse wildlife from around the globe, all in one location.

The Parque Arqueológico do Vale do Côa, inaugurated in 1996, is one of Portugal's most significant archaeological parks. It is located in the Guarda district in the northeast, with the nearest town being Vila Nova de Foz Côa, which has about 3,300 inhabitants.

The excavations at Torralba and Ambrona have revealed a rich collection of animal bones and prehistoric tools. The remains of about 50 elephants, deer, rhinoceros, wild horses, and other animals have been discovered. In addition to these, archaeologists have found a variety of stone tools made from flint and quartzite. Interestingly, fragments of conically pointed wooden rods have also been unearthed, some of which show signs of having been used as thrusting or throwing weapons.