Nattie Croft
Viviparous lizard
The viviparous lizard or common lizard (Zootoca vivipara) The viviparous lizard feeds on invertebrates, mostly small insects. It shakes larger prey in its jaws before chewing it and swallowing it whole. In early spring, late autumn, and cool summer days, it basks in the sun to reach its optimum body temperature, which is about 30°C. Like many lizards can detach their tails to escape from predators, an act called autotomy.
Viviparous lizard
The viviparous lizard or common lizard (Zootoca vivipara) The viviparous lizard feeds on invertebrates, mostly small insects. It shakes larger prey in its jaws before chewing it and swallowing it whole. In early spring, late autumn, and cool summer days, it basks in the sun to reach its optimum body temperature, which is about 30°C. Like many lizards can detach their tails to escape from predators, an act called autotomy.