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Lizards in Thetford Forest, Norfolk |
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Absinthe
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Posted: 07 Mar 2011 at 6:12pm |
Hi,
I saw a group of five lizards today (7 Mar 2011), basking on the wall of a house, deep within Thetford Forest. I presume they are common lizards, but there was a wide variation in colour, including one that was quite green. Am I right in thinking these are all Zootoca vivipara? Thanks 4 pics follow: 2 lizards in same shot (i.e. same camera colour balance) Green: Brown: Tan: Photos (c) copyright Absinthe. |
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Yep Zootoca vivipara
There is a lot of variation in colour, the males generally less drab than the females, we often see very green individuals. Thetford forest is a great site for common lizards and adder, must get over there again some time soon. |
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Absinthe
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Thanks Gemma.
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