SMOOTH SNAKE Coronella austriaca grasping Common Lizard (Zootoca vipipara) as prey. Lizard has shed tail, known as 'autotomy', in attempt to distract

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SMOOTH SNAKE Coronella austriaca grasping Common Lizard (Zootoca vipipara) as prey. Lizard has shed tail, known as 'autotomy', in attempt to distract snake from furthering attack.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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