The Atlantic Lizard (Gallotia Atlantica) is very common on Fuerteventura, where it can often be seen on rocks and walls. They can run very fast and can reach a size...

The East Canary gecko or Canary wall gecko is a species of lizard endemic to the eastern Canary Islands and often seen in Fuerteventura at night on outdoor walls...

The hawksbill sea turtle, a critically endangered sea turtle can be found around the coast of Fuerteventura. The hawksbill is easily distinguished from other sea turtles by its sharp,...

The Leatherback sea turtle is the oldest of the eight species of turtle to visit Fuerteventura. This turtle can weigh up to 500kg and can measure up to 2metres....

The loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) has been reintroduced to Fuerteventura from Cape Verde. Eight nests with around five hundred eggs were transferred to Fuerteventura from Gran Canaria. The nests were...