Close-up of young sand lizard (Lacerta agilis), one of a number of animals being re-introduced into a suitably-managed heathland site in Surrey, UK

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This captive-bred sand lizard was being released into a suitably-managed sandy heathland site in Surrey, UK, as part of a re-introduction programme by the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Surrey, UK
Photo credit: © Gillian Pullinger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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