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Common Wall Lizard
Podarcis muralis
The Common Wall Lizard is a small, agile reptile native to southern and central Europe, easily recognized by its slender body and long tail. Its coloration varies widely, ranging from brown and grey to greenish hues, often with dark spots or stripes, providing excellent camoufla…
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- The Common Wall Lizard has been introduced to North America, where it has established stable populations in some urban areas.
- The Common Wall Lizard can shed its tail to escape predators, a process known as autotomy. Some populations have adapted to urban environments and can be found in city parks and ruins. This species displays a variety of color morphs, even within the same geographic area.
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