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.
Barcelona, city, seaport, and capital of Barcelona provincia (province) and of Catalonia comunidad autÃ³noma (autonomous community), northeastern Spain, located 90 miles (150 km) south of the French border. It is Spainâs major Mediterranean port and commercial centre and is famed for its individuality, cultural interest, and physical beauty. 1  On his visit to the city in 1862, Hans Christian Andersen remarked that Barcelona was the âParis of Spain.â The city is indeed a major cultural centre with a remarkable history.