Three Blind Mice.... Ghost Orchid Germany Trip part 2. Amphibians and Reptiles

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More photos of the German trip, this time the Amphibians and Reptiles we saw and just for the Drunkbirder and the Llama:
The top one is a Fire Salamander (Salamandra salamandra), the frog is a Pool Frog (Rana lessonae),the next is a Slow Worm (Anguis fragilis), the Newt is an Alpine Newt ( Triturus alpestris) and the Lizard is a Sand Lizard (Lacerta agilis).
                                                                          

Comments

The Drunkbirder said…
A few captions for the ignorant would be useful!
29 July 2010 at 06:25
The Leicester Llama said…
Perhaps Dave doesn't know what they are either!
29 July 2010 at 08:33
The Drunkbirder said…
Dave doesn't even know when he's working so I'm not that hopeful!
29 July 2010 at 09:00
davidearlgray said…
Don't worry John and Andy I will add a few captions!
29 July 2010 at 21:33
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