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Title: The giant girdle-tail lizard of South Africa.
Image ID: 815229
Image ID 815229
Creators: La Celles And Co.,
Physical Description: 1 print : b&w ; 26 x 31 cm. (10 1/4 x 12 in.)
Material Type: Prints
Subjects: Lizards
Periodical Illustrations
Cordylidae
Notes: Printed on border: "By La Celles and Co., 13, Fitzroy Street, W." "The girdle-tailed lizards, easily recognised by their spiny tails and bodies, inhabit rocky districts in South Africa and Madagascar, especially where there are ridges of rock on which they can bask. Those who venture to capture them will frequently find themselves in possession only of the spiny tail." "Studies from life at the zoological gardens: no. XXVI." Bottom edge of image torn.
Date Published: 1899
Barcode Number: 33333159409354
Struc ID: 587415
Source: Illustrated London news.   View All images from Source
In Folder: Reptiles -- lizard   View All images from Folder

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