Over 21% of reptiles are at risk of extinction - study
Although reptiles benefit from generalized conservation efforts, targeted measures are urgently needed to protect some of the most threatened species
A volunteer holds a Sand Lizard prior to its release into the wild in sand dunes near Talacre, north Wales September 10, 2013. The lizard, one of Britain's rarest species of reptile is being released along with 400 others at seven sites across England and Wales this week as part of a long term conse(photo credit: PHIL NOBLE/REUTERS)Updated: 
