TYPICAL LIZARDS (Lacertidce] 



The members of this family of Lizards are the most typical 

 existing Reptiles as regards structure and habits. Their food 

 consists of insects, worms, and other small creatures, and their 

 hues so harmonize with the surroundings as to render them 

 inconspicuous. This serves a double purpose, making it less easy 

 for their enemies to see them, and also helping them to stealthily 

 approach, without being observed, the creatures on which they feed. 

 In scientific language they may be said to furnish examples of 

 general coloration which is both aggressive and protective. 



Four common European species are figured, two of which (i 

 and 2) are native to Britain. 



1. Sand Lizard (Lacerta agilis). 



2. Viviparous Lizard (Zootoca mvipard}. 



3. Wall Lizard (Lacerta muralis}. 



4. Green Lizard (L. viridis}. 



