One of Europe’s largest lizards: The Ocellated lizard Ocellated lizard, Timon lepidus, one of Europe’s largest lizard species Read more
Sensory legs Despite their frightening appearance, whip-spiders or tailless whip-scorpions are completely harmless to humans. They owe their name to their characteristic sensory appendages, which most closely resemble a whip. This is an extremely sensitive part of their body, used primarily for orientation, as well as for sensing their environment, their prey, and even for recognising one another. Read more
Mating behaviour of the collared lizard Collared lizard mating behaviour is particularly striking during the breeding season. At this time, the male collared lizard (Crotaphytus collaris) establishes and actively defends its own territory, into which it attempts to attract several females. To gain the attention of females, the male performs a series of visual displays, including head-bobbing and push-up movements. These behaviours Read more