Talk:Metallic skink

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File:Niveoscincus metallicus - Austin's Ferry.jpg to appear as POTD soon[edit]

Hello! This is a note to let the editors of this article know that File:Niveoscincus metallicus - Austin's Ferry.jpg will be appearing as picture of the day on October 19, 2017. You can view and edit the POTD blurb at Template:POTD/2017-10-19. If this article needs any attention or maintenance, it would be preferable if that could be done before its appearance on the Main Page. — Chris Woodrich (talk) 01:50, 5 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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Niveoscincus metallicus, commonly known as the metallic skink, is a species of skink in the family Scincidae. It is endemic to Australia, where it is found in southern Victoria, as well as in Tasmania and many offshore islands in Bass Strait.Photograph: JJ Harrison

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Tail drop off[edit]

I believe this skink will drop its tail if threaten. Should this be added? 123.51.113.90 (talk) 03:52, 19 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]