The Papo Common Lizard Figurine brings one of the quickest little garden residents into play. Often spotted sunning itself on a warm stone or slipping between plants, the common lizard is both fast and wonderfully discreet. To escape predators, it can even detach its tail — a clever trick called autotomy — leaving it wriggling behind as a distraction. It feeds on insects, spiders, and tiny invertebrates, helping keep bug populations in balance. Agile and excellent at climbing, it can squeeze into the smallest hiding spots to stay safe. This hand-painted figurine captures the lizard’s slender shape, finely textured scales, and lively posture, making it a great choice for nature play, wildlife stories, or learning about the surprising behaviours of the creatures that live right alongside us. (L) 11.1 × (D) 4.5 × (H) 1.3 cmAges 3+ Papo creates highly detailed, hand-painted figurines designed to look as lifelike as possible. Real-animal characters feature natural colour schemes that closely mirror the animals they represent, while fantasy and mythical creatures receive the same careful sculpting and artistry that make every figure feel vivid and real in play.