BLUFFITES have taken up the call of local lizard enthusiasts, Warren Dick and Nick Evans, who are mapping the habitats of skinks.
Since the duo began their campaign to determine distribution of the Durban dwarf burrowing skink and KwaZulu-dwarf chameleon within the area in August, they have been inundated with responses.
They asked the public to contact them if they had any living in their gardens, or if they knew of areas where the creatures could be found. One known habitat of the Durban dwarf burrowing skink is in Warren’s garden in Marlborough Park on the Bluff.
“We have gone out to a few promising sightings only to discover that it was a totally different species, or the perfect habitat but no skinks to be found.
To date we have only received confirmation (via pictures sent through email) of one other location in the Fynnlands area where these critically endangered lizards can be found.
Many people get confused with the identification of these lizards as opposed to several other similar looking things including the stiletto snake, thread or flower pot snakes and the hammer head worm,” said Warren.
Nick and Warren plan to map the area with locales of the skinks and chameleons; determine the ideal habitat of the creatures and educate the community on their importance.
Contact them via WhatsApp on 072-211-0353; email info@durbanlizards.co.za; visit www.durbanlizards.co.za or search for the Facebook group.
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