Lizard common (Lacerta vivipara) sunbathing on warm tree stump. Grey brown colouring with variable markings and patterns this one has a very long tail

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This lizard was sunbathing on a tree stump and had a very long tail.

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Size: 4698px × 3132px
Location: RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Uppertons Barn Visitor Centre, Pulborough, UK
Photo credit: © Stephen Iles / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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