Reptiles
Species profiles of the reptile species found in Ireland
Common Lizard (Lacerta vivipara)
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The common lizard, Ireland’s only reptile, can often be seen sunning itself on dry stone walls, rocks or logs during the summer months. These animals occupy a range of habitats, including woodland, marshes, heath, moors, bogs, sand-dunes and even rubbish dumps. Lizards are active, alert and extremely quick. Their colouration….