The various levels of protection are encompassed within the Network of Protected Natural Spaces of Andalusia (Red de Espacios Naturales Protegidos de Andalucía, RENPA) which integrates all protected natural spaces located in Andalusia, whether they are protected at the level of the local community, the autonomous community of Andalusia, the Spanish state, or by international conventions.
Velike zveri, kot sta iberski volk ("Canis lupus signatus") in iberski risi ("Lynx pardinus") sta precej ogrožena in omejena na Sierra de Andújar, znotraj Sierra Morena, Doñana in Despeñaperros.