La Gomera Giant Lizard

Reptiles > Lizards

AT A GLANCECommon Name: La Gomera Giant LizardScientific Name: Gallotia bravoanaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Total length: 16–22 in (40–55 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 7–9 in (18–23 cm)Weight: 7.0–14.0 oz (200–400 g)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in the wildDiet:...

El Hierro Giant Lizard

Reptiles > Lacertidae

AT A GLANCECommon Name: El Hierro Giant LizardScientific Name: Gallotia simonyiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LacertidaeSize: Total length: 18–24 in (45–60 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 8–10 in (20–25 cm)Weight: 9–18 oz (250–500 g)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in the wildDiet:...

Tower of Jewels

Plants > Flowering Plants

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Tower of JewelsScientific Name: Echium wildpretiiCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Flowering PlantsRange: Canary Islands, strictly endemic to the high-altitude subalpine volcanic caldera of Mount Teide on Tenerife and the high peaks of La...