Typical animals in Canary Islands

In these so lucky islands we are going to find a great variety of animals, overcoat animals of countries or farms, which will be the delight of any child, (and not so children also), because in the epoch of new technologies in which we are, there are many those who have never seen animals so simple as a hen or a pig. I´m doing a summary of the animals that you will to see, if you are a good lover of animals, on having visited Canaries.

Pastor garafiano: Recognized as native breed dog, of a town in north  called Garafía in “La Palma” (hence its name). This is a herding dog, to gather the cattle, but today is also part of the homes of many people, due to their gentle, docile and friendly to everyone. It tries to preserve the nature of this type of dogs, not crossing it with other races, but they are quite abundant in the islands. There is another race classified as indigenous, the Presa Canario, large animal, black, tinted brown, originally related to Gran Canaria

Graja: barbarus Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax scientific name, bird endemic to the island of “La Palma”, but can also be found on nearby islands such as Tenerife, La Gomera, or even El Hierro. Usually inhabit the highest peaks of the mountains, especially in volcanic environments. Its main features are the bright color of its legs and beak. Is somewhat unusual to see them, since they often fly alone and by the rough places.

Hens (kikeres): Due to the legalization of cockfighting, is very common breeding these animals in the Canaries. There are a variety and branching in terms of races, but I like to point out the chicken "or kikara Kiker, which can be found in almost all the islands today. This species apart from being very good for fights, is also the most protective mother with her chicks. Be very careful with them because they tend to attack.

Sheep from La Palma: Light brown, and with a quite different type of wool from a sheep to the common, is one of the largest producers of sheep's milk from the Canary Islands, this being a high quality, mainly due to healthy food by the Islander pastures. In addition, on the island of La Palma, we found the "sheep palm" in serious danger of extinction.

Black Pig: Breed of pig with an accelerated expansion, since it is increasingly appreciated the taste of meat. Although its beginning was on the island of La Palma, and is found in any of the Islands, and several years ago there were many citizens who raised one for consumption. Many of the Councils and Island Councils seeking to preserve the species (legally recognized), through various partnerships. It was supposedly brought from Africa for over 2,500 years.

Woolly rabbit:There are many types and breeds of rabbits, both for domestic use (pet), as for hunting, (high tradition of hunting on the islands).

Curiel: Small pet, very similar to the guinea pig, which was also used for hunting.

Horse and camel as transport: Means of transport such as camel or horse: Some years ago it was common practice. Today is a hobby, or just a holiday recess. In Lanzarote, such as is typical camel ride, around the volcanoes.

White blind crab: Scientific name: Morlockia ondinae.Life in Lanzarote, unique in the world. In a lava tube, now renovated to be visited, called "Jameos"can be found much of this peculiar species.

Dove rabiche y turqué: Palomas features of the western part of the Islands. Seriously endangered by what they are carrying out different processes of recovery. They are very famous in choosing a peculiar habitat as a laurel forest.

White ferret: Animal used to hunt because their sharp teeth and very aggressive, but now begins to play a role within the household as a pet. This in particular is quite difficult to achieve, since very few are born with these features, red eyes, and skin and coat completely white.

Giant Lizard: From “El Hierro”. Almost nearly extinct, but thanks to the rescue and proliferation of the species in captivity has been able to begin recovery efforts. It can measure up to 60 cm. and yellowish brown. There is a kind very similar to that in La Gomera, recently discovered.
It would also have to mention the small amount of native insects that are in the Islands, such as caterpillars (La Palma).

Brand: In each of the islands is dominated by a representative species, as different brands have been marketed in each island to promote them, creating, for example shirts, bumper cars, etc.. with the logo. In Fuerteventura, the kid in Lanzarote: crab, Gran Canaria, Canary dog dam, La Palma, the rook, El Hierro, the giant lizard, Tenerife, a fish called chicharro.