Illustrative Lizards and Salamanders

Historic illustrations of various lizards and salamanders, showcasing detailed engravings and colorings, reflecting the artistry of early natural history.

Two eels on a city riverbank: 1. conger eel 2. sharp nosed eel Date: circa 1860

Lizard. This print is part of an album.

Lizard. Dated: 1680s/1690s. Dimensions: sheet (cut within platemark): 14.8 x 24.8 cm (5 13/16 x 9 3/4 in.). Medium: color etching on laid paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Workshop of Johann Teyler.

Toad headed agama, Phrynocephalus mystaceus mystaceus (Lobe-cheeked lizard, Lacerta aurita). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany, London, 1803.

THE SALAMANDER

Aal en Baars, 1581 - 1656 print Netherlands paper engraving fishes

Ray, rough, Raia Rubus.. Donovan, E. (Edward), 1768-1837. Prints, Illustrations. 1802. Rare Book Division. Fishes , Great Britain, Fishes in art

American Woodcock. Dated: 1835. Medium: hand-colored etching and aquatint on Whatman paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Robert Havell after John James Audubon.

Zoological lectures delivered at the Royal Institution, London, Kearsley, 1809, zoology, An intricately illustrated scene featuring a prominent amphibian depicted with a textured skin pattern. The creature is shown in a side view, its large, rounded body resting amid delicate foliage and small aquatic creatures. Nearby, a series of sinuous, curving lines represent what appears to be a fluid motion, suggestive of water or perhaps a current. These lines contrast with the solidity of the amphibian, creating a dynamic interplay between the figure and its environment. Small, additional creatures are subtly integrated into the design, enhancing the scene's ecological theme and inviting contemplation of the interconnectedness of life within its habitat.

Hose lizard and worm lizard. A snake and worm lizard, both seen from aside. Print at the top right numbered: tab. I.

Two eels on a city riverbank: 1. conger eel 2. sharp nosed eel Date: circa 1860

Ganges crocodile, Indian Gharial, Gavial du Gange, Gavialis gangeticus. Critically endangered. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles" 1816-1830. The volumes on fish and reptiles were edited by Hippolyte Cloquet, natural historian and doctor of medicine. Illustration by J.G. Pretre, engraved by Madame Joyeau, directed by Turpin, and published by F. G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780~1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History.

Fire Salamander . Salamandra salamandra. Named for its supposed immunity to fire.. Illustration signed SN (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder).. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany" 1790.. Frederick Polydore Nodder (1751~1801) was a gifted natural history artist and engraver. Nodder honed his draftsmanship working on Captain Cook and Joseph Banks' Florilegium and engraving Sydney Parkinson's sketches of Australian plants. He was made "botanic painter to her majesty" Queen Charlotte in 1785. Nodder also drew the botanical studies in Thomas Martyn's Flora Rustica (1792) and 38 Plates (1799). Most of the 1,064 illustrations of animals, birds, insects, crustaceans, fishes, marine life and microscopic creatures for the Naturalist's Miscellany were drawn, engraved and published by Frederick Nodder's family. Frederick himself drew and engraved many of the copperplates until his death. His wife Elizabeth is credited as publisher

Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus (Lacerta crocodilus). Handcolored copperplate engraving from G. T. Wilhelm's "Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia," Augsburg, 1794. Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist known as the German Buffon.

Two pike on a riverbank, Albert Flamen, Jacques van Merlen, Louis XIV King of France, 1664

Natives hunting an alligator, Florida, United States of America, engraving from Etats-Unis d'Amerique, by Roux de Rochelle, L'Univers Pittoresque, published by Firmin Didot Freres, Paris, 1837.

European perch, Perca fluviatilis 1, velvet worm, Peripatus iuliformis 2, lacewing, Perla marginata 3, and pearl oyster, Isognomon isognomum 4. Perche, Peripate, Perle, Perne. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39.

Amazon river dolphin, Inia geoffrensis (Frontier dolphin, Delphinus frontatus). Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith of a specimen in Paris Museum from Edward Griffith's The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1827.

Gestrandeter Pottwal (Physeter macrocephalus), digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert

A chameleon on a branch with landscape background. Etching.

The animal kingdom, arranged according to its organization, serving as a foundation for the natural history of animals, London, G. Henderson, 1834-1837, animals, zoology, classification, pictorial works, An illustration of a crocodile, showcasing its distinctive features. The creature is depicted in a dynamic pose, revealing its elongated body and powerful limbs. Accompanying the main illustration are detailed drawings of the crocodiles head and skull, highlighting its sharp teeth and unique anatomical structure. The scientific names and classifications are noted, emphasizing its place within the animal kingdom. The overall presentation reflects a blend of artistry and scientific documentation, typical of historical natural history studies.

Chinese pangolin, Manis pentadactyla. Endangered. (Short-tailed manis, Manis brachyura). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by T. Bradley from Edward Griffith's The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1825.

Great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias, vulnerable 1, smooth hammerhead, Sphyrna zygaena, vulnerable 2, common sawfish, Pristis pristis, critically endangered 3, and swordfish, Xiphias gladius, 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Johann Christian Wilhelm Waitz from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1792.

James Stewart, 1791-1863, British, The Elephant Seal, ca. 1837. Watercolor and graphite on thick, smooth, cream, wove paper.

Herrn de la Cepede's Naturgeschichte der Amphibien, oder der enerlegenden vierfussigen Tiere und der Schlangen, Weimar, Verlage des Industrie-Comptoirs, 1800-1802, amphibians, reptiles, The illustration features two distinct species of frogs. On the left, a richly detailed depiction shows a vibrant patterned frog with intricate designs across its back, suggesting its adaptation to a specific habitat. The frog is positioned in a dynamic posture, highlighting its robust limbs and textured skin. On the right, a more bulbous-shaped frog is illustrated, emphasizing its rounded body and prominent eyes. This frog appears to be in a more relaxed stance, showcasing a smooth skin texture that contrasts with the first frog's ornate patterns. Labeling indicates both species, inviting the viewer to appreciate the diversity within amphibians. Intricate botanical elements are subtly featured in the background, complementing the subject and adding to the overall aesthetic.

Lophius Histrio, The American Toad-Fish.. Bloch, Marcus Elieser, 1723-1799. Prints, Illustrations. 1787. Rare Book Division. Fishes

Transition from fish to amphibians, vintage engraved illustration. From Natural Creation and Living Beings.

Two whiting on the beach; Merlanus. ASELLI Species, Le Merlan.; Fish and other marine animals - salt water first series; Diverses Especes De Poissons de Mer ..

A history of the fishes of the British Islands, 1862-65, Great Britain, fishes, The illustration showcases a vibrant depiction of a unique marine creature, showcasing its elongated body and distinctive features. Prominently, the fish displays a pronounced snout that tapers into a pointed end, adorned with a large, circular eye set against a subtly shaded background that adds depth to the composition. Its body is elegantly streamlined, with delicate fins that suggest graceful movement through the water. Surrounding the fish are intricately detailed elements of its natural habitat, including rocky formations and vegetation, enhancing the overall aesthetic and providing context to its environment. The color palette is rich, combining warm tones with cool accents, highlighting the fishs iridescent scales and captivating appearance.

Nile bichir and West African lungfish, (Polypterus bichirnischer), (Protopterus annectens), 1881, historical woodcut illustration, Germany, Europe

The ovoviviparous blenny the trench lives the gade cod, vintage engraved illustration. Natural History from Lacepede

Admiral, Jacob l' (II), Teyler, Johan, Snake, verso - stamped, Coiled snake with open mouth., print, prints, height 168 mm, width 294 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1648 - 1712, print maker, printmaker, 1685 - 1697, paper, papier, etching, etchings, 1700-02-12 - 1770-09-12

The Gippsland Water Lizard, Physignatus Lesueri. Vintage zoology of Victoria, Australia Illustration, 19th century.

Extinct dinosaurs, ichthyosaur, plesiosaur, marine animals, pterodactyls, lizards, turtles, insects, fish, squid, molluscs, etc. Animaux perdus. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Louis Auguste de Sainson from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Meneville's Dictionnaire Pittoresque d'Histoire Naturelle (Picturesque Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1834-39.

Diving lizard, Uranoscodon superciliosa (supercilious lizard, Lacerta superciliosa) and hump-nosed lizard, Lyriocephalus scutatus (scutated lizard, Lacerta scutata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801.

Hatteria or tuatara, a "living-fossil" reptile native to New Zealand.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from "Tiere der Urwelt" Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916, Hamburg. Heinrich Harder (1858-1935) was a German landscape artist and book illustrator. From a series of prehistoric creature cards published by the Reichardt Cocoa company. Natural historian Wilhelm Bolsche wrote the descriptive text.

Joris Hoefnagel, Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva) Plate XXXVIII, c 1575 1580 Animalia Aqvatilia et Cochiliata (Aqva): Plate XXXVIII

Querquedula, Cercelle (The Teal): Livre d'Oyseaux (Book of Birds) 1655-1660 Albert Flamen. Querquedula, Cercelle (The Teal): Livre d'Oyseaux (Book of Birds) 751127

Bradypodion Pumilum in Three Poses (Cape Dwarf Chameleon). Three dwarf cameleons (Bradypodion pumilum), of which a net has caught a fly on its rolled tongue.

A swordfish suspended mid-air before a coastal scene. Wood engraving by J. W. Whimper.

Hondshaai (Scyliorhinus canicula). Zee-hond (title on object). Draughtsman: Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt. Draughtsman: Elias Verhulst. Dating: 1596 - 1610. Place: Praag. Measurements: h 137 mm × w 311 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Slow-worm or blind worm, Anguis fragilis 64, and eastern glass lizard, Ophisaurus ventralis 65. Handcolored copperplate engraving from G. T. Wilhelm's "Encyclopedia of Natural History: Amphibia," Augsburg, 1794. Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist known as the German Buffon.

Botanical and zoological illustration by F. E. Guérin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phénomènes de la nature - 1833/1834

Reptiles, Mountain or Alpine Newt (Triturus alpestris) syn., at times also Mesotriton alpestris, cf. Triturus belongs to the order of caudates, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

European legless lizard or sheltopusik, Pseudopus apodus (Apodal lizard, Lacerta apus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany," London, 1799.

Lady Amherst's pheasant, Chrysolophus amherstiae. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle (Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849.

Fazant (Pheasant), Anselm Boote de Boodt, 1596 - 1610 drawing Pheasant (Haan). Numbered at the top right: 18. Part of the first album with drawings of birds. Third of twelve albums with drawings of animals, birds and plants known around 1600, commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II. With explanation in Dutch, Latin and French. Prague paper. watercolor (paint). deck paint brush walker and runner birds: pheasant

Engraving depicting a European Conger Eel, a carnivorous marine eel and genus of marine congrid eels. Dated 19th century

Scotch Torsk, Gadus Brosme.. Donovan, E. (Edward), 1768-1837. Prints, Illustrations. 1804. Rare Book Division. Fishes , Great Britain, Fishes in art

Whaling on the Grand Banks off Newfoundland, Canada Date: 1719

Four fish on the beach; Fishing; PISCIVM VIVAE ICONES. A swordfish, a harder, a cathiral and a Pieterman are coated with some shells on the beach. In the background the sea and some ships. The print is part of a series of fish as subject.

Common or harbor seal, Phoca vitulina. Handcolored engraving by Manceau after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle (Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849.

A history of the fishes of the British Islands, 1862-65, Great Britain, fishes, The image showcases two distinct species of pipefish, elegantly displayed in a side-by-side format. The upper fish, identified as the slender pipefish, features a long, narrow body and a pointed snout, which is characteristic of its family. Its sleek form is complemented by delicate fins and a subtle texture along its length. The lower fish, known as the broad-snouted pipefish, contrasts with a more robust build and a wider head. Both species are fascinating examples of aquatic life, exhibiting unique adaptations for camouflage and survival in their underwater habitats. The detailing emphasizes the anatomical features, such as the dorsal fins and elongated bodies, highlighting the diversity within the pipefish family.

Ceratodus latissimus (Greek for "horned tooth") was a wide-ranging genus of extinct sarcopterygiian lungfish from the middle Triassic era to the late Cretaceous era.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from "Tiere der Urwelt" Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916, Hamburg. Heinrich Harder (1858-1935) was a German landscape artist and book illustrator. From a series of prehistoric creature cards published by the Reichardt Cocoa company. Natural historian Wilhelm Bolsche wrote the descriptive text.

Worm snails, Vermetidae family, and bivalve clams, Carditidae family, on a beach. Fishing boat on the coast in the background. Vermets, Clovisse, Venericarde. Handcoloured steel engraving printed by F. Chardon from Achille Comtes Musee dHistoire Naturelle, Museum of Natural History, Gustave Hazard, Paris, 1854.

Nine-banded armadillo, Dasypus novemcinctus, and Brazilian three-banded armadillo, Tolypeutes tricinctus (Dasypus tricinctus). Copperplate engraving by James Heath from George Shaws General Zoology: Mammalia, G. Kearsley, Fleet Street, London, 1800.

Two turbots on the beach; Rhombus acleatus. Le turbot.; Fish and other marine animals - saltwater third series; Poissons de Mer ..

Compsognathus longipes, extinct species of small, bipedal, carnivorous theropod dinosaur of the Tithonian, Late Jurassic. Compsognathus longipes Wagner. (Zierschnabel). Colour printed illustration by F. John from Wilhelm Bolsches Tiere der Urwelt (Animals of the Prehistoric World), Reichardt Cocoa company, Hamburg, 1908.

Hippocampus and fish (fantasy animals), 1. Zee-Peerdt 2. Bruijn Visch (title on object), Hippocampus (sea horse) and a fish, both fantasy animals. Numbered top right: 5. Part of the sixth album with drawings of fish, shells and insects. Sixth of twelve albums with drawings of animals, birds and plants known around 1600, commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II. With explanations in Dutch, Latin and French, sea-horse, hippocamp, 'hippocampus', (horse / fish) (mythological hybrid monster), fishes, Anselmus Boetius de Boodt, 1596 - 1610, paper, pencil, chalk, watercolor (paint), deck paint, ink, pen, h 125 mm × w 245 mm

Sea wolf at the bottom of an aquarium, draughtsman: Willem Witsen, 1883, paper, brush, h 261 mm × w 373 mm

Various species of seafood, third part, the porpoise (Robert-Dumesnil 449, Bartsch 35) Albert Flamen (1620-1674). Various species of sea fish. Third part: the porpoise (Robert-Dumesnil 449, Bartsch 35). Floor, 17th century.

Zoology - Fishes - Jawless fishes (Agnatha) - Lamprey. Illustration.

"the frog-fish of Surinam" George Edwards

Chelonura Temminckii.. Holbrook, John Edwards, 1794-1871. Prints, Illustrations. 1842. Rare Book Division. Reptiles , United States, Amphibians , United States

Etching by Albert Flamen from 1635-1669 showing fish and sea animals, depicting marine species and Baroque ornamental composition.

Two salmon on the beach, Albert Flamen, 1664 print Paris paper etching bony fishes: salmon

Historiae naturalis de quadrupedibus libri, Amstelodami, Apud Ioannem Iacobi Fil. Schipper, MDCLVII 1657, birds, animals, insects, whales, snakes, zoology, pre-Linnean works, whale., The scene depicts a massive whale stranded on a shore, captivating a crowd of onlookers who gather around to observe the creature. The whale, detailed and imposing, dominates the foreground, highlighting its impressive size. Surrounding it, a group of people dressed in period attire, ranging from fishermen to townsfolk, express a mix of curiosity and concern. In the background, a coastal landscape features rocky formations and distant figures, suggesting the setting of a coastal community engaged in this unusual event. The scene captures a historical moment, emphasizing humanity's relationship with nature and the awe inspired by such a colossal marine creature.

Orycteropus afer (Aradvark), 1777 - 1786 drawing An ant icer of the male gender. paper. ink. watercolor (paint). pencil. chalk pen / brush

An Elephant Seal Date: 1838

Three Swans in a pond, Anonymous, After Adriaen Collaert, 1659 print Three swans in a pond. The print is part of a series with birds as the subject. print maker: unknownafter design by: Antwerppublisher: Amsterdam paper etching / engraving water-birds: swan. pond

Carp, Albert Flamen, Flemish, ca. 1620 - ca. 1669, Etching on paper, Three carp. Bottom margin: '12'; caption; privilege., France, 1664, Print, Print

The fossilised remains of a prehistoric animal found in a quarry near Glastonbury, Somerset. Wood engraving.

1. Spermophilus Townsendii, American Souslik. Male. Natural size; 2. Arvicola Oregoni, Oregon Meadow-Mouse. Male. Natural size; 3. Arvicola Texiana, Texan Meadow Mouse. Male. Natural size.. Audubon, John Woodhouse, 1812-1862. 1845 - 1848. Bachman, John, 1790-1874. Illustrations, Prints. Rare Book Division. Mammals , North America

Ringed caecilian, Siphonops annulatus. Handcolored engraving by Visto after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d'Orbigny's "Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle" (Universal Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849.

Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), 1881, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date not known

A cape mole sitting on the ground. Etching by P. Mazell.

Narwhal or narwhale, Monodon monoceros. (Horned narval or sea unicorn) Drawn from a stuffed specimen exhibited at the Mecklenburgh Coffee House in Charing Cross. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from "The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London, 1799.

Whiting, Merlangius merlangus 92 and hake, Merluccius merluccius 93. Workers gutting and salting fish in a shed on a dam above a river in North America. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804. Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist known as the German Buffon.

Greater flamingo, Phoenicopterus roseus. Handcoloured engraving by Clerge and Lalaisse after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle (Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849.

Bachman's Oyster-catcher, Male, 1842, Audubon, John James, 1785-1851, New York -- Philadelphia, Publisher, J.J. Audubon -- J.B. Chevalier, 1842, Birds, North America, 17 x 26.5 cm

Still Life with Carp and Pike. Henry Bailey (English, active late 1860s)

A book of whales London, J. Murray, 1900, whales, Woods Hole, Sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus, Physeter macrocephalus taxonomy, commons, Perm whale, A large sperm whale lies stranded on a rocky shoreline, partially submerged in the water. Two individuals, likely researchers or rescuers, are positioned near the whale, observing or preparing to assist it. The surrounding landscape features distant rocky outcrops and a calm sea. The scene captures a moment of both curiosity and concern for the majestic creature, highlighting the relationship between humans and marine life. An accompanying label notes this as 'Plate XI,' with a reference to its source and the date.

The pike, The pole, The eel, vintage engraved illustration. Natural History from Lacepede

Egyptian or Brown Cobra

Four studies of a frog, Jacques de Gheyn (II), 1575 - 1625 drawing paper. ink brush / pen tailless amphibians: frog

Hooded seal (Cystophora cristata), folding hooded seal or hooded seal, an Arctic seal, hooded seal, a large phocid found only in the central and western North Atlantic, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown

The Soft Shell'd Tortoise Got in Savanah River Georgia, William Bartram, 1739-1823, British, ca. 1773, Gray wash, pen and black ink, and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper, Sheet: 3 3/8 x 4 15/16 inches (8.6 x 12.5 cm), animal art, natural history, tortoise

Two fish on the beach, after 1598 - 1618 print A cod, a whiting and a Hermietkreeft are washed up on the beach together with some shells. In the background the sea and a harbor quay. The print is part of a series with fish as the subject. paper engraving bony fishes: cod. bony fishes: whiting. crustaceans: crab. pier, quay, wharf

Small sandeel, sand launce or sand eel, Ammodytes tobianus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808.

Jer-Falcon, or Gyr Falcon, Birds - Birds of Prey

Cat stealing fish from a platter. From Thomas Bewick The Fables of Aesop, Newcastle, 1818

Coloured illustration depicting beached whales.

Fish: Anchovies, Mackerel, Cod, Isinglass (from Sturgeon), Preserving, Herring, Marketing. Hand-coloured lithograph published London c1850. From 'Graphic Illustrations of Animals and Their Utility to Man'

Hermit crabs, Pagurus bernhardus, fighting over shells. Drawn after nature by Olivier Fredol at Concarneau aquarium. Chromolithograph by A. Mesnel from Alfred Fredols Le Monde de la Mer, the World of the Sea, edited by Olivier Fredol, Librairie Hachette et. Cie., Paris, 1881. Alfred Fredol was the pseudonym of French zoologist and botanist Alfred Moquin-Tandon, 1804-1863.

Chameleon (Chamaeleonidae), Wisselbuijk. / Chamaeleon. / Chamelion. (title on object), Chameleon. Part of the seventh album with drawings of reptiles, amphibians and natural history ensembles. The seventh of twelve albums with watercolors of animals, birds and plants, known around 1600, commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II. With explanations in Dutch, Latin and French, lizards: chameleon, Anselmus Boetius de Boodt, Praag, 1596 - 1610, paper, pencil, chalk, watercolor (paint), deck paint, brush, h 103 mm × w 160 mm

American Ptarmigan. Male., Audubon, John James, 1785-1851.

Stellion, Stellagama stellio, turnip-tailed gecko, Thecadactylus rapicauda, gecko, Hemidactylus species, flying gecko, Ptychozoon horsfieldii, Lichtenstein's short-fingered gecko, Stenodactylus sthenodactylus, flat-tail gecko, Hemidactylus platyurus, leaf-tail gecko, Uroplatus fimbriatus, Rhacoessa species, and southern leaf-tail gecko, Phyllurus platurus. Lithograph from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart, 1841.

Marine creature observed by naturalist M J Nicoll from the 'Valhalla' off Pava Date: 7 December 1905

Green vine snake or flatbread snake, Oxybelis fulgidus (Dryophis fulgidus). Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Sandler from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842.

General, zoology, or Systematic, natural, history, London, Printed, for G, Kearsley, 1800-1826, pictorial, works, zoology, mammal, The illustration features a round-tailed manatee depicted in a stylized manner, showcasing the animal's distinctive features. The manatee is oriented sideways, emphasizing its rounded body and broad, flat tail. Detailed texturing and shading highlight the smooth skin and the gentle contours of the creature. The background features a subtle depiction of natural elements, providing context for the aquatic habitat of the manatee. An inscription accompanies the artwork, likely indicating the species name, 'Rond-Tailed Trichechus,' reflecting the scientific nomenclature of this marine mammal.

Gemeinnützige Naturgeschichte des Thierreichs bd. 4 plates Berlin, bei Gottlieb August Lange, 1780-1789. Zoology Giant Ameiva Ameiva Ameiva Lizard Georg Heinrich Borowski Daniel Friedrich Sotzmann Lizard, The illustration depicts a detailed representation of the Ameiva lizard, showcasing its elongated body and distinctive features. The lizard has a prominent head with a pointed snout and large, expressive eyes. Its skin displays a vibrant coloration with intricate patterns that include stripes and spots, highlighting its natural beauty. The limbs are well-defined, featuring slender toes adapted for agile movement. The lizard is posed in a dynamic stance, suggesting alertness and readiness, set against a subtle background that complements its striking appearance. Below the illustration, there's a caption in German that translates to 'The lizard with the elongated body,' emphasizing its elongated form.

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