Top 10 Top 10 Sicilian Flora and Fauna
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1. Sea Turtles
Rare sea turtles bury their eggs in the sands of the Belice Estuary and the Pelagie Islands.
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2. Sanfratellano Horse
A species indigenous to the Nebrodi, descendant of the ancient Equus sicanus .
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3. Birds of Prey
Golden eagles, peregrine falcons and owls hunt in the island’s nature reserves.
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4. Cactus
The Fico d’India , or prickly pear, is omnipresent as it thrives in Sicily’s arid climate.
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5. Dwarf Palm
The tiny palm flourishes in the northwest; its fronds are used by craftsmen for weaving baskets and brooms.
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6. Fennel
Bright yellow, fluffy green or tall and crispy brown, depending upon the season, it covers hillsides and springs up along the side of roads.
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7. Agave
The low-growing aloe-like plant with curling spiky leaves shoots out a central stalk that can reach up to 12 m (40 ft).
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8. Flowering Vines
Growing out of control and perfuming the countryside are jasmine, bougainvillea, honeysuckle and morning glory.
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9. Thistle
The hearty, spiky plant pops up along roadsides and in fields with its bright purple flowers – not to be confused with cultivated artichokes.
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10. Forests
The few remains of once prevalent pine, oak, cork-oak and beech forests are now carefully protected.
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