Competing for sunny spots with the Western Fence Lizards, Plestiodon skiltonianus, also known as the “Western Skinks” are showing their seasonal orange markings and tussling for breeding rights.
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Celebrating and Caring for the Land
2023-05-04
Competing for sunny spots with the Western Fence Lizards, Plestiodon skiltonianus, also known as the “Western Skinks” are showing their seasonal orange markings and tussling for breeding rights.
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