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Lacerta vivipara

Did you know? Common Lizard (Lacerta vivipara)

In the hot seat this week, as it’s lizard season, it’s the common lizard. Did you know?: Common lizards in Ireland are viviparous. Females give birth to 2-12 fully developed young. In warmer climates common lizards are egg layers rather than live-bearers. Common lizards are good swimmers and will often….