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	Green Corfu managed to preserve, thanks to the morphology of the islands, and the rich flaura, a larger variety of wildlife than other islands. The reptile population is particularly interesting , with 8 species of registered amphibians and 23 species of registered reptiles . Among these, you can observe the following :

Aesculapian Snake (Zamenis longissimus), Catsnake (Telescopus fallax), Marginated Tortoise (Testudo marginata), Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta), Leopard Snake (Elaphe situla), Sand Boa (Eryx jaculus thracicus) and European Glass Lizard (Pseudopus apodus).

Here, you will also see: Common Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris graecus), Italian Crested Newt (Triturus carnifex), Pelophylax epeiroticus - Pelophylax ridibundus complex, Worm Snake (Typhlops vermicularis), Dice Snake (Natrix tessellata), Starred Agama (Laudakia stellio), Balkan Green Lizard (Lacerta trilineata), Green Lizard (Lacerta viridis), Balkan Wall Lizard (Podarcis tauricus), Hermann΄s Tortoise (Eurotestudo hermanni boettgeri), Large Whip Snake (Dolichophis caspius), Balkan Whip Snake (Hierophis gemonensis), Four-lined Snake (Elaphe quatuorlineata), Slow Worm (Anguis fragilis), Balkan Terrapin (Mauremys rivulata), Turkish Gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus) and Snake-eyed Skink (Ablepharus kitaibelii).

More links you will find at www.club100.net and www.herpetofauna.at.

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