Hello! I was taking the train down from Frankfurt to Würzburg, and while stopped at one of the stations, noticed several signs like this. I don't have the best eyesight so I zoomed in and took photos. Under each sign is a pile of rocks, and a hole leading to somewhere in the fence.
What exactly are these? I thought maybe they are small houses/shelters for reptiles, but I'm now curious what type live in the region. I've yet to see a single reptile since moving to Germany, but I've seen lots of cute frogs and toads!
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Extreme-Purple7403
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Not shelters, but like tunnels, so they can move to through.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacertidae](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacertidae)
in Germany they are an endangered species
and this little contraption allows them cross safely
This is an info sign for the folks who clear the tracks and surrounding areas of overgrown plants and bushes. These little holes in the noise barrier need to be kept clear so lizards can get through.