Sand lizards released back into Dorset
By Cindy Steinle · October 10, 2011 3:55 pm
After strong conservation efforts, 80 sand lizards were released in Hengistbury Head, Dorset.
The last positive sighting of a sand lizard at this site was in the 1960s. Once commonly found on sand dunes and heathland, the lizards became endangered due to gradual destruction of their habitats. The captive bred sand lizards, reared at Marwell Zoo, have been released at Hengistbury Head as part of a long-term conservation project to restore the species status. During the 20th Century a 90% loss of sand lizards was recorded in Dorset.To read the full article, click here.
