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Photo by PatrickRiley
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Field Notes

Description:

Lazarus lizards are a common species and also invasive to the city of Cincinnati. They were smuggled into the country in 1952 by a ten year old coming from Northern Italy. They arrived near the suburb of Hyde Park just outside of Cincinnati. It didn't take long for the lizards to reproduce and spread throughout the area.

Habitat:

City

Species ID Suggestions

European wall lizard

Podarcis muralis

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Scott Frazier
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PublishedMarch 30, 2013

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