Cape Verde Giant Skink

The Cape Verde Giant Skink is a large, robust lizard native to the Cape Verde islands off West Africa. It can grow up to about two feet long, with thick, muscular bodies and powerful limbs. These skinks are primarily terrestrial, living on land rather than in trees, and they feed mainly on insects, small animals, and plant material. They play a key role in their ecosystem as both predators and prey. Due to habitat loss and limited distribution, they are considered vulnerable and are protected by conservation efforts.