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The Canary Islands
Gomera and El Hierro44 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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