The Horsfield’s spiny lizard is a resident of the Nilgiris. Put together this jigsaw and be amazed at the stunning patterns on this beauty
The shola grasslands across the high elevations of the southern Western Ghats are enchanting, both aesthetically and ecologically. Many species, like this chequered Salea lizard (also known as the Horsfield’s spiny lizard), live in these grasslands.
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