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1. This lizard was introduced to the UK on several occasions, the earliest introduction being 1932. Nowadays there are several colonies spread over southern England and on the Isle of Wight. What type of lizard is it?
2. It may surprise you that the UK has a few introduced species of parrot. One of these types of parrots escaped or was released from captivity and lived wild in the south of England. The first recorded breeding took place in 1969. The population has now grown to over 7000 birds. What kind of parrot is it?
3. This lizard can grow up to a foot long, and a colony of them was discovered living in Dorset in 2003. So far this is the only colony that is known, though they do occur naturally on Jersey, but are introduced on Guernsey. What kind of lizard is this?
4. This owl was introduced to Yorkshire, Hampshire and Hertfordshire in the late 1800's, and now roughly 9000 pairs live around the UK. They eat small mammals, invertebrates and sometimes fish. What kind of owl is it?
5. A certain type of snake has escaped from both London Zoo and the Welsh Mountain Zoo in north Wales and has established feral colonies in the surrounding area. This introduced snake can grow up to two meters long, but is harmless to humans. What kind of snake is it?
6. Another species of owl has been establishing itself in the UK over recent years. It only exists at very low population levels at present, and it has no legal protection in the UK at this point. It is thought that many of these owls escaped from captivity and bred in the wild, but the possibility remains that some may be migrants from Europe. What owl species is this?
7. This reptile has been introduced to the UK, from Europe, since at least 1890, but has had limited success with breeding due to low summer temperatures. On occasion, though, young are found of which there are no records of introduction. It is a long-lived species though, so if temperatures rise in future they could begin to breed here. What species is this?
8. This colourful waterfowl was introduced to the UK from eastern Asia, and at least two large colonies exist in the UK, numbering over 1000 pairs. What bird is this?
9. This reptile was introduced to the UK after a certain cartoon craze in the late 80s and early 90s. It is unsure whether they have managed to breed successfully, but nesting has been attempted. What species is this?
10. This ornamental bird has been repeatedly introduced to the UK for three centuries, and has formed small breeding colonies scattered over the entirety of the UK. What bird is this?
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