LIZARDS ON THE LOOSE WOW!
DID you know that the UK is home to three native species of lizard, and this is the time of year they start to emerge from their winter hibernation?
The species you are most likely to see is the common lizard, which can be found across the whole of the UK and Ireland – although they can be tricky to spot! The lizards live on the ground on heaths, moorland and commons. They like warm, sunny spots close to cover so they can dart off and hide if they spot danger. The species is lightning fast, though, so you’ll have to tread quietly if you want to spot one. Like all native reptiles in the UK, common lizards are protected by law, meaning it is illegal to hurt, injure or capture one.