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Sicily : 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.
2. Sanfratellano Horse

A species indigenous to the Nebrodi, descendant of the ancient Equus sicanus .
3. Birds of Prey

Golden eagles, peregrine falcons and owls hunt in the island’s nature reserves.
4. Cactus

The Fico d’India , or prickly pear, is omnipresent as it thrives in Sicily’s arid climate.
5. Dwarf Palm

The tiny palm flourishes in the northwest; its fronds are used by craftsmen for weaving baskets and brooms.
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.
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).
8. Flowering Vines

Growing out of control and perfuming the countryside are jasmine, bougainvillea, honeysuckle and morning glory.
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.
10. Forests

The few remains of once prevalent pine, oak, cork-oak and beech forests are now carefully protected.