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The Canary Islands

Gomera and El Hierro

44 min

Available from 24/06/2026

Once devoid of life, the two smallest islands of the Canary Islands, La Gomera and El Hierro, eventually became colonised by animals and plants that arrived from the sea. The giant lizard of El Hierro, thought to be extinct, was rediscovered about fifty years ago.

Director

Petra Maier

Country

Germany

Year

2022

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