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In Cantabria, 73 species of wild mammals can be found, grouped into 20 families. [Note 1] Some of them, such as the Spanish mole, the desman, the Granada hare and the broom hare, are considered Iberian endemisms, while others, such as the genet, the American mink or the coypu, are exotic species introduced by man.
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Santander's cuisine is characteristic of Cantabria in that it is based mainly on seafood. Popular shellfish include almejas ( clams ) and muergos ( razor clams ); fish include seabream , red mullet , anchovies , seabass and sardines ; and squid and cuttlefish are also commonly eaten.
Domestic cats have been diversified by humans into breeds and domestic and wild hybrids.Many such breeds recognized by various cat registries.Additionally, there are new and experimental breeds, landraces being established as standardized breeds, distinct domestic populations not being actively developed and lapsed (extinct) breeds.
People and things related to the modern Spanish autonomous community and historical region of Cantabria. Cantabrian people, modern inhabitants of Cantabria; Basques, as they were sometimes referred during Modern Age; Cantabrian Mountains, mountain range in Northern Spain; Cantabrian Sea, southern end of the Bay of Biscay
One should note that the Community of Campoo-Cabuérniga does not constitute a municipality per se, but rather is a sui generis territorial entity within Cantabria. Due to its unique size and makeup, the management of the locale is shared between the surrounding municipalities of Hermandad de Campoo de Suso, Cabuérniga, Los Tojos, and Ruente. [7]
The Cantabrians (Cantabrian and Spanish: cántabros) are an ethnic group who inhabit the autonomous community of Cantabria, in northern Spain. [3] Sometimes they are referred to as "montañeses" (meaning Highlanders). The traditional dialects in this region, known as Cantabru or Montañés, are related to the Astur-Leonese languages.
Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain. The Cave of Altamira is located near Santillana del Mar.This cave, called the "Sistine Chapel of Quaternary", is relatively small (270 m (890 ft)) and contains the rock paintings of sixteen bison, several depictions of deer, the largest of which is 2.25 m (7.4 ft) tall and of horses.