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The Tenerife lizard (lagarto tizón): the farm's oldest neighbour
In the stone walls of Viva la Finca lives a neighbour older than any of us: the lagarto tizón, the Tenerife lizard.
An endemic species
It is a lizard found only in the Canary Islands. It sunbathes on the stones and disappears as soon as you get close.
The wildlife of any farm
As on any real farm, many small lizards, ants, the odd visit from the neighbours' cats, and few mosquitoes and flies live here.
Respecting it
It is harmless. Look at it, take a photo and leave it in peace.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lagarto tizón?
The lizard native to Tenerife.
Is it dangerous?
No, it is harmless.
Are there many mosquitoes?
Few.
What other creatures are there?
Small lizards, ants and the odd fly.
On the farm
- The two places to stay on the farm
- Volunteering on the farm
- What grows on the farm
- Claudio and the Al Cafone Show
- Frequently asked questions