Slow worms: Britain's most unusual lizards | Natural History Museum
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Slow worms: Britain's most unusual lizards | Natural History Museum
Despite first appearances, slow worms are legless lizards, not snakes. Find out more about this reptile's intriguing survival strategies and behaviours, and how to increase your chances of seeing one.
Aug 13, 2020
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Release Update 🦎 We’re happy to share that the slow worm we recently admitted has now been released back into the wild, close to where it was originally found. After a period of monitoring and a clean bill of health from our vet, it was ready to return to its natural habitat. As you’ll see in the video, the slow worm knew exactly where it was going and quickly made its way to some shade - and despite the name, it made quite a speedy getaway! Thank you to our team and to everyone who supports us
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