<p><b>Pseudopus apodus</b>, or the European legless lizard, is a unique, elongated lizard native to southern Europe and parts of Asia, known for its ability to blend into dry grasslands and rocky outcrops. This nocturnal, omnivorous species reaches up to 1 meter in length and plays a vital role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and aerating soil through its burrowing habits.</p>
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Pseudopus apodus
<p><b>Pseudopus apodus</b>, or the European legless lizard, is a unique, elongated lizard native to southern Europe and parts of Asia, known for its ability to blend into dry grasslands and rocky outcrops. This nocturnal, omnivorous species reaches up to 1 meter in length and plays a vital role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and aerating soil through its burrowing habits.</p>
Anguis graeca
Discover the Greek legless lizard, Anguis graeca, a unique fossorial species native to southeastern Europe, thriving in warm climates and characterized by its elongated, limbless body and diet of small invertebrates. Currently listed as "Near Threatened," this lizard plays a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance while being an essential predator and prey in its natural habitat.