Common Lizard
Very few reptiles can survive in Ireland's often chilly climate. The Common Lizard is our only native reptile. It gives birth to live young, by retaining the eggs inside the mother's body until they hatch. This adaptation enables it to survive in a not ideal climate. Lizards can often be disturbed basking on rocks or paths in the hills on hot days.
National Parks & Wildlife Service, 7 Ely Place, Dublin
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