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Species related to the La Gomera giant lizard (Gallotia bravoana)

Gran Canaria giant lizard (Gallotia stehlini)
As its name suggests, the Gran Canaria giant lizard (Gallotia stehlini) is a large species of lizard endemic to the Canary Island of Gran... More 3 Images 0 videos
La Palma giant lizard (Gallotia auaritae)
The La Palma giant lizard (Gallotia auaritae) belongs to the genus Gallotia, a distinctive group of lizards which occurs only on the Canary... More 1 Image 0 videos
Sierra Nevada blue (Polyommatus golgus)
Information on the Sierra Nevada blue is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Lataste’s viper (Vipera latastei)
Lataste’s viper is a terrestrial, venomous and, occasionally, cannibalistic snake. Characterized by a pointed, up-turned snout, this small... More 7 Images 0 videos
Ocellated lizard (Timon lepidus)
Europe’s largest lizard, the ocellated lizard (Timon lepidus) gains its common name from the bright blue, eye-like ocelli on the sides of... More 11 Images 0 videos
Lilford's wall lizard (Podarcis lilfordi)
A small and endangered reptile of the Mediterranean, Lilford's wall lizard (Podarcis lilfordi) is endemic to the Balearic Islands, where it... More 16 Images 0 videos
Iberian rock lizard (Iberolacerta monticola)
Belonging to the Lacertidae family, sometimes called the true lizards, the Iberian rock lizard has a robust, flattened body with long limbs... More 11 Images 0 videos
Ibiza wall lizard (Podarcis pityusensis)
A ground-dwelling species, the Ibiza wall lizard (Podarcis pityusensis) is endemic to the Balearic Islands of the coast of Spain. Belonging... More 6 Images 0 videos
Doumergue's skink (Chalcides parallelus)
A typical skink in appearance, with an elongated, roughly cylindrical body, smooth scales and reduced limbs, Doumergue’s skink (Chalcides... More 4 Images 0 videos
Xerocrassa (Xerocrassa montserratensis)
Information on Xerocrassa montserratensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Tenerife long-eared bat (Plecotus teneriffae)
Information on the Tenerife long-eared bat (Plecotus teneriffae) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii)
The lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii) is a member of the most widely distributed groups of bats in the world, the mouse-eared or... More 10 Images 0 videos
Spanish greenish black-tip (Euchloe bazae)
Information on the Spanish greenish black-tip is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Giant noctule (Nyctalus lasiopterus)
The giant noctule (Nyctalus lasiopterus) is the largest bat species in Europe, and one of the largest bats in the world to catch its prey in... More 2 Images 0 videos
Azores laurel (Laurus azorica)
Information on the Azores laurel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 1 Video
Salix (Salix tarraconensis)
Information on Salix tarraconensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Schreiber’s green lizard (Lacerta schreiberi)
A striking reptile, the male Schreiber’s green lizard (Lacerta schreiberi) is known for its vivid colouration. The back is... More 15 Images 0 videos
Hierro giant lizard (Gallotia simonyi)
The Hierro giant lizard is a stocky reptile with a broad head and pronounced jowls (flesh under the lower jaw). It is dark grey to brown in... More 2 Images 0 videos
Tenerife speckled lizard (Gallotia intermedia)
An extremely rare species, the Tenerife speckled lizard (Gallotia intermedia) was only discovered in 1996. It belongs to the genus Gallotia... More 4 Images 0 videos
Common shrew (Sorex araneus)
The common shrew (Sorex araneus), one of Britain's most abundant mammals has a long, flexible snout, tiny ears and small eyes typical of... More 8 Images 7 Videos
Western green lizard (Lacerta bilineata)
Information on the wstern green lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
Carbonell's wall lizard (Podarcis carbonelli)
Described as recently as 2002, Carbonell’s wall lizard (Podarcis carbonelli) is a relatively small, compact lizard that is endemic to the... More 4 Images 0 videos
Spanish algyroides (Algyroides marchi)
Only discovered in 1958, the Spanish algyroides (Algyroides marchi) is a small, flattened lizard. The scales are relatively flat, giving it... More 8 Images 0 videos
Iberolacerta (Iberolacerta galani)
Information on Iberolacerta galani is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Pena de Francia rock lizard (Iberolacerta martinezricai)
Found in only one tiny area in Spain, the Peña de Francia rock lizard is probably one of the most threatened vertebrates in Europe... More 5 Images 0 videos
Aran rock lizard (Iberolacerta aranica)
Described to science as recently as 1993, the Aran rock lizard (Iberolacerta aranica) is known only from a tiny area on the border of France... More 8 Images 0 videos
Aurelio’s rock lizard (Iberolacerta aurelioi)
This small lizard, from the harsh, rocky environment of the Pyrenees, has grey-brown skin on its back, generally patterned with rows of dark... More 8 Images 0 videos
Carpetane rock lizard (Iberolacerta cyreni)
The Carpetane rock lizard is a small lizard with an exceptionally long tail almost twice the length of its body! While young lizards and... More 8 Images 0 videos
Viviparous lizard (Zootoca vivipara)
The viviparous or common lizard (Zootoca vivipara) is extremely variable in colour. Typically, the upperparts of the lizard are brownish... More 28 Images 6 Videos
Pyrenean rock lizard (Iberolacerta bonnali)
A small-sized, mountain-dwelling reptile, the Pyrenean rock lizard (Iberolacerta bonnali) is a robust species, with short, fat limbs, a... More 5 Images 0 videos

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