118 SALAMANDRATALPOIDEA. 



Geographical Distribution. The only locality I have at present for the 

 Salamandra talpoidea, is the sea islands on the borders of South Carolina, where 

 it was discovered by Mr. Burden, one of my pupils. 



General Remarks. The habits of this animal are not a little curious, as it 

 burrows in the ground like a mole, where it seems constantly to dwell. It chooses 

 light soil for its residence, and, if disturbed, it will bury itself in a few seconds, 

 and then continue its course concealed from view; but its track can be followed 

 by the slight elevation produced on the surface of the soil, similar to that seen in 

 fields infested by moles. This animal bears a strong general resemblance to the 

 Salamandra atra of Austria. 



