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When: June 22, 2023

Where: Dierenpark de Oliemeulen Tilburg, the Netherlands


We don't know if these are still the same babies we saw in March... IF they are, they don't grow as quickly as we though they would


Species: Ocellated Lizard (Parelhagedis)

Latin name: Timon Lepidus syn. Lacerta Lepida

Originates from southwestern Europe.

Current status: Near Threatened

Did you know:

…The Ocellated Lizard is also called the Jeweled Lizard, the Eyed Lizard and in the pet trade Jeweled Lacerta.

…For a long time, the Ocellated Lizard was used in the Spanish cuisine, their meat part of a local dish.

…They’ve been listed as Near Threatened; the capture and trade in the Ocellated Lizard is forbidden in Spain since 2011.

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