Negro of Banyoles Negro of Banyoles The Negro of Banyoles () was a controversial piece of taxidermy of a San individual, which used to be a major attraction in the Darder Museum of Banyoles (Catalonia, Spain). In 2000, the remains of the man were sent to Botswana for burial. In 1830, the Verreaux brothers dug up the fresh grave of a BaTlhaping man, and stuffed the corpse, approximately 27 years old, belonging to the negroid race with features typical of the African bushman. In 1916, it was acquired by the Darder Museum of Banyoles. The body remained in the museum without controversy until
Lake of Banyoles kn further south, was formerly the largest lake in the area until it was drained in 1851. There are both native and introduced fish species in the lake, like carp, "gardí", "bavosa de riu", sunfish, tench, black bass and eel. It is known that other fishes like pike, bullhead catfish ("peix gat") and goldfish were introduced in the 19th century, but no specimens of those species have been found in recent surveys in the lake. This lake became famous as the rowing location for the Barcelona Olympics 1992 and the World Rowing Championships in 2004. It is also a popular