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Species related to the La Palma giant lizard (Gallotia auaritae)
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Salix (Salix tarraconensis)
Information on Salix tarraconensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Bank vole (Clethrionomys glareolus)
The bank vole (Clethrionomys glareolus) has a small, stocky body and a blunt, rounded muzzle. The upperparts may be yellowish, reddish or... More 15 Images 4 Videos -
Geoffroy’s bat (Myotis emarginatus)
Geoffroy’s bat (Myotis emarginatus) is a relatively small bat characterized by a distinct notch on each ear, hence its alternative name of... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Hemicycla (Hemicycla saulcyi)
Rediscovered as recently as 1992, some 150 years after it was first described, Hemicycla saulcyi is a medium-sized snail with a dark... More 5 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 -
La Gomera giant lizard (Gallotia bravoana)
Historically known only from partially fossilised bones, the fascinating La Gomera giant lizard (Gallotia bravoana) was thought to be... More 3 Images 0 videos -
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 -
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 -
White-bellied lizard (Darevskia unisexualis)
Information on the white-bellied lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 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 -
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 -
Podarcis (Podarcis cretensis)
Information on Podarcis cretensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis)
Information on the common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 3 Videos -
Ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus)
Named for the numerous black and white eyespots, or ‘ocelli’, on its back, the ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus) is a typical skink in... More 6 Images 1 Video
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