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neighbourhood, before the days of drainage, must have 
been a perfect paradise for such creatures, and some rare 
species may still survive.” 
“ W. BUCKLAND.” 
In 1848, Mr. Wolley discovered this Newt near Edin- 
burgh, and published an account of it in the “ Zoologist” 
for July of the same year ; ultimately it proved to be 
known on the Continent, although quite new to Britain. 
The second edition of the “ British Reptiles’ contains 
many particulars relating to this species, and to its capture 
in Somersetshire. 
