These holes tend to be rather large (over 6 inches wide) and occur where pocket gophers and ground squirrels live. The photo on the left is a badger den. Note the volume of dirt excavated. The photo at the right is a badger left after hunting for food.
Cities in Spain. Discover the most beautiful Spanish cities and sites such as the Madrid, Barcelona, Granada's Alhambra or the Plaza Mayor in Salamanca.
But Spain's a big country, and there's plenty to see outside those two metropoles -- even if most of it's closed all afternoon for siesta. From the white towns of Andalucia to the sandy shores of the Costa Brava, here are the 10 most beautiful places in Spain that don't get nearly enough credit.