Fast and discreet, the common lizard is a small reptile familiar to our gardens and countryside. It is often seen warming itself in the sun on a low wall, a stone or at the edge of a path.
Surprisingly, to escape predators, the lizard can practice autotomy, which means voluntarily detaching its tail, which continues to move to distract attention. It feeds mainly on insects, spiders, and small invertebrates, thus playing a key role in regulating insect populations. An excellent climber and agile runner, it is also capable of squeezing into the smallest corners to find shelter.
This Papo figurine realistically recreates the common lizard: finely sculpted scales, slender silhouette and dynamic posture. An ideal model to enrich a collection of garden animals, invent nature stories or educate children about the surprising behaviors of the wildlife that lives alongside us.