Tree Lizard - Tree Lizard

Japanese: キノボリカナヘビ - きのぼりかなへび
Tree Lizard - Tree Lizard

…However, a few species exceed 50cm in length, and the ocellated lizard Lacerta lepida , found in southern Europe and northwestern Africa, can reach a maximum length of 80cm. Most species live in wastelands and grasslands, climbing grasslands and low trees, but the African species Poromera and Holaspis are arboreal, with spiny tail scales adapted to arboreal life. They feed on insects, spiders, snails, and larger species can even catch the chicks of small birds. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that refer to "Tree Lizard" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…しかし少数の種は全長50cmを超え,ヨーロッパ南部,アフリカ北西部に分布するホウセキカナヘビLacerta lepidaは最大80cmに達する。大半が荒地や草原にすみ草や低い木に登るが,アフリカ産トゲオカナヘビ属Poromeraやキノボリカナヘビ属Holaspisなどは樹上性で,尾のうろこが樹上生活に適したとげ状をしている。餌は昆虫,クモ,カタツムリなどのほか,大型種は小鳥の雛をもとらえる。…

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