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Extinct giant lizards of the Canary Islands: 𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘩 & 𝘎. 𝘢𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘦
Scientific name: Gallotia goliath & G. auaritae Family: Lacertidae Snouth-to-vent length: 40-50 cm Total length: 120-150 cm Distribution:...
Carlos Vermeersch
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Western Canaries Lizard
The genus Gallotia is entirely endemic to the Canary Islands and it includes the Western Canaries lizard (Gallotia galloti). It is...
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Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
The Canary Islands lie in the marine current of the same name and marks the southern end of the cold waters of the North Atlantic, which...
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Jan 13, 20181 min read
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Canarian Centipede
In the pine tree and laurel forests of the Canary Islands lives the animal that holds the title of largest terrestrial arthropod of the...
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Jan 11, 20182 min read
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Southern Grey Shrike
The southern grey shrike (Lanius meridionalis) is a passeriform distributed throughout the Iberian Peninsula, North Africa, the Sahel,...
Carlos Vermeersch
Jan 9, 20181 min read
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El Hierro giant lizard
The genus Gallotia, endemic to the Canary Islands, contains one of the largest lacertids of the world. It appeared shortly after the...
Carlos Vermeersch
Jan 5, 20182 min read
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Teide Tiger Spider
The Teide National Park is located in the heart of the island of Tenerife, which comprises the stratovolcano of the same name and the...
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May 10, 20171 min read
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Northern Raven
The northern raven ( Corvus corax ) stands out among other birds because of its unequalled intelligence, adaptability and captivating...
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