The ferreret: Mallorca’s native amphibian
Did you know that Mallorca is home to a tiny frog found nowhere else in the world? The ferreret frog (Alytes muletensis) is a unique species native to the island, living among the rocky gorges, caves and streams of the Serra de Tramuntana. Also known as the Mallorcan midwife toad, this fascinating amphibian is only a few centimetres long and is one of Mallorca’s most remarkable protected species. Discover where the ferreret lives, why its unusual name is linked to the sound of a blacksmith’s hammer, and the conservation efforts helping to protect this unique part of Mallorca’s natural heritage.