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dile, and the" alligator. The majority of them have four ieet, but 

 a few have only two. Their skin is covered with scales, and they 

 have nails and teeth. 



Lacerta Agilis, or the nimlle lizard, is a species found in 

 Britain. Its length, from the tip of the nose to the end of the 

 tail, is about six inches and a half. The upper part of the head 

 is light brown, and the back and tail are variously striped and 

 spotted with light brown, black, white, and dark brown ; the under 

 part of the body is of a dirty white color. 



The Nimbla Liz»rd. 



This beautiful little creature, found in almost every part of 

 the temperate regions of Europe, has this peculiarity, that it is 

 the most gentle and inoffensive of all the lizard family. Though 

 fond of basking in the sun's rays, it cannot bear excessive heat, 

 and therefore in the hottest weather it seeks for shelter. 



The nimble lizard may sometimes be seen in beautiful spring 

 weather, stretched out on a sloping green bank, or extending 

 itself on a wall exposed to the sun. The warmth greatly revives 



