Poole Cliffs
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| Nearest Town | Place name | Public access |
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| Poole | Canford Cliffs | Yes |
| History: | ||
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This colony originated at the Zig-Zag close to Flaghead chine on Canford Cliffs with the release of 50-60 hatchlings in Autumn 1992. This colony has been spread along the cliffs as far as the car park at Bransome Dean chine. The animals appear to be the green-backed form and are beleived to originate from the Italian population. This release was clearly illegal as it was a deliberate act in contravention of the Wildlife and Countryside act (1981). It is probably the most irresponsible release recorded in the UK, due to the close proximity of a now threatened Sand lizard population. |
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| Status: | ||
This appears to be one of the most thriving Wall lizard colonies, unfortunately it threatens existing Sand lizard colonies. |
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| Lizard form: | ||
Adult male Poole Wall lizard | ||