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described as " extremely rare, very nimble in movements, 
and having remarkable flashing eyes ; regarded with super- 
stitious horror ; described as a sort of lizard, larger and 
brighter than the common lizard," which description seems 
confirmed by different evidence, disposes, we think, of 
Pennant's and Sibbald's identifications and of Fleming's 
doubts effectually. Mr. Nicholson, however, inclines to the 
belief that it is a partly mythical creature, and the name 
is applied to several species, as individual belief or fancy 
dictates. 
5. Lacerta agilis, L. Sand Lizard. 
6. Lacerta viridis, L. Green Lizard. 
Family SCINCID^. 
7. Anguis fragilis, L. Slow Worm. 
Not uncommon in the west of the county of Sutherland, espe- 
cially about Scourie and Edderachyllis. Often seen on the 
dry dusty roads in summer. Occurs frequently in Strath 
Brora and Glencassley. 
Mr. Eeid says he never saw or heard of one in Caithness, but 
it may be found near Sutherland, i.e. in the south-east of 
the county. 
Sub-class GATAPHBACTA. 
Order CHELONIA. 
Family CHELONIDJE. 
8. Dermatocfielys coriacea {L.). Leatliery Turtle. 
9. Chelone imbricata {Sclmeigg.). Hawks-bill Turtle. 
