Monday, November 5, 2012

Reptile

Common name: Sisilisko

Scientific name:  Zootoca vivipara
  Kingdom: Animalia
  Phylum: Chordata
  Class: Sauropsida
  Order: Squamata
  Family: Lacertidae
  Genus: Zootoca
  species: vivipara

The sisilisko is a lizard found in northern Europe, and Asia.  When frightened, the lizard may drop its tail to avoid harm from predators. It is small, dark in color, and friendly to humans. 

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