Sand lizard

Sand lizards are a particularly rare and protected species in Britain. They're found only in parts of southern heathland and the sand dunes of the the north west. In mainland Europe, however, sand lizards can be found in many more places including fields and woodland, parks and gardens. During the breeding season the male's sides become highly coloured, with some individuals turning almost completely bright green. These are Britain's only egg-laying lizards and they lay their eggs in the warm sand and sunshine to incubate. The young emerge in late summer.

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