Friday, April 30, 2010

Lacerta viridis

European Green Lizard(english)
Lagarto Verde(spanish)
Native to southern europa the Green Lizard is one of the biggest lizards found in europa,it can grow up to 40cm plus. It also has a protected status.The Green Lizard is feeding on insects and invertabrates,but also the young of small mammels and birds are eaten if the occasion arises.The Green Lizard is a aggresive lizard when handled,with biting and scratching.This can cause tetanus.Habitat is forest edges with a lot of undergrowth and some stones to warm up.From Galicia

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