WATER LIZARD. 
The little animal represented in the annexed 
print, we have copied from a figure drawn by 
the celebrated Edwards. 
It appears to be a variety of the Lacerta 
Palustris, of the Linnaean system ; which lite- 
rally implies, that it is an inhabitant of fens 
and marshes. In England, it is commonly 
described under the appellation of the Water 
Eft, or Newt. The general length of this 
species of Lizard is said to be from three to 
four inches : and it's colour, above, a blueish 
brown ; beneath, a deep yellow, spotted. The 
.tail is compressed : and the fore feet have four 
toes, the hind feet rive ; ail long and slender, 
without nails. 
• Of the particular Lizard figured, Edwards 
.tells us, that " it is drawn from nature, the 
.size of life. I believe," he adds, " it is found 
in England; having bought it, in spirits, atari 
auction of the late Mr*. Kenuon's curiosities.' 9 
This, 
