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Herpetology Collection (page 2)

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Starred agama, Stellagama stellio

Starred agama, Stellagama stellio (rough lizard, Lacerta stellio). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Green thornytail iguana, Uracentron azureum

Green thornytail iguana, Uracentron azureum (azure lizard, Lacerta azurea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Diving lizard and hump-nosed lizard

Diving lizard and hump-nosed lizard
Diving lizard, Uranoscodon superciliosa (supercilious lizard, Lacerta superciliosa) and hump-nosed lizard, Lyriocephalus scutatus (scutated lizard, Lacerta scutata)

Background imageHerpetology Collection: European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis

European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis (speckled tortoise, Testudo europaea) and variety, la Ronde, Testudo orbicularis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Guyana caiman lizard, Dracaena guianensis

Guyana caiman lizard, Dracaena guianensis (dracaena lizard, Lacerta dracaena). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Lace monitor or lace goanna, Varanus varius

Lace monitor or lace goanna, Varanus varius (monitory lizard, Lacerta monitor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Broad-tailed gecko and jacky lashtail lizard

Broad-tailed gecko and jacky lashtail lizard
Broad-tailed gecko, Phyllurus platurus (broad-tailed lizard, Lacerta platura) and jacky lashtail lizard, Amphibolurus muricatus (muricated lizard, Lacerta muricata)

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Common green forest lizard and many-colored bush anole

Common green forest lizard and many-colored bush anole
Common green forest lizard, Calotes calotes, (galeote lizard, Lacerta calotes) and many-colored bush anole, Polychrus marmoratus (marbled lizard, Lacerta marmorata)

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Common basilisk, Basiliscus basiliscus

Common basilisk, Basiliscus basiliscus (Lacerta basiliscus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wilson after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Amboina sailfin lizard, Hydrosaurus amboinensis

Amboina sailfin lizard, Hydrosaurus amboinensis (Amboina guana, Lacerta amboinensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Green iguana, Iguana iguana

Green iguana, Iguana iguana (Common guana, Lacerta iguana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Gharial or gavial, Gavialis gangeticus. Critically

Gharial or gavial, Gavialis gangeticus. Critically
Gharial or gavial, Gavialis gangeticus (Gangetic crocodile, Lacerta gangetica). Critically endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his

Background imageHerpetology Collection: American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis

American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis (Alligator, Lacerta alligator). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Ceylon crocodile var. from Seba

Ceylon crocodile var. from Seba. (Mugger crocodile, Crocodylus palustris or saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Shell of the endangered green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas

Shell of the endangered green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas
Endangered green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas (Wrinkled tortoise, Testudo rugosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Young crocodile hatching from the egg

Young crocodile hatching from the egg, Crocodylus niloticus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Skeleton of a crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus

Skeleton of a crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus. Copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Flying dragon, Draco volans

Flying dragon, Draco volans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Southern toad, Bufo terrestris

Southern toad, Bufo terrestris (Carolina toad, Rana lentiginosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Common Suriname toad or star-fingered toad, Pipa pipa

Common Suriname toad or star-fingered toad, Pipa pipa (Pipa, Rana pipa). Female with eggs embedded in pockets in her back

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Surinam horned frog, Ceratophrys cornuta

Surinam horned frog, Ceratophrys cornuta
Surinam or Amazonian horned frog, Ceratophrys cornuta (Horned toad, Rana cornuta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Extinct Reunion giant tortoise and saddle-backed

Extinct Reunion giant tortoise and saddle-backed
Extinct Reunion giant tortoise, Cylindraspis indica (Indian tortoise, Testudo indica) and shells of the extinct saddle-backed Rodrigues giant tortoise, Cylindraspis vosmaeri

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Common toad, Bufo bufo (Granulated toad, Rana ventricosa)

Common toad, Bufo bufo (Granulated toad, Rana ventricosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Cane toad or marine toad, Rhinella marina

Cane toad or marine toad, Rhinella marina (Brasilian toad, Rana brasiliana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Background imageHerpetology Collection: South American common toad, Rhinella margaritifera

South American common toad, Rhinella margaritifera (Mitred toad, Rana typhonia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Cane toad, Rhinella marina

Cane toad, Rhinella marina
Cane toad or marine toad, Rhinella marina. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Natterjack toad, Epidalea calamita

Natterjack toad, Epidalea calamita (Mephitic toad, Rana mephitica). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Tadpoles of the spadefoot toad, Pelobates fuscus

Tadpoles of the spadefoot toad, Pelobates fuscus
Tadpoles of the spadefoot or garlic toad, Pelobates fuscus (alliaceous toad, Rana alliacea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Spadefoot or garlic toad, Pelobates fuscus

Spadefoot or garlic toad, Pelobates fuscus (alliaceous toad, Rana alliacea) with chain of ova or spawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Toad, Bufo bufo

Toad, Bufo bufo (Common toad, Rana bufo) female with chains of ova or spawn, tadpoles and immature toads. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Arnoldi after an illustration by George Shaw from his

Background imageHerpetology Collection: European tree frog, Hyla arborea

European tree frog, Hyla arborea (tree frog, Rana arborea). Shown hanging from a rose bush, male inflating its throat, adhesive abdomen, tadpole and frogspawn

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Geometric tortoise and radiated tortoise

Geometric tortoise and radiated tortoise
Geometric tortoise, Psammobates geometricus (Testudo geometrica) endangered, and radiated tortoise, Astrochelys radiata (Testudo radiata) critically endangered

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Rusty tree frog, Hypsiboas boans

Rusty tree frog, Hypsiboas boans (Zebra frog, Rana zebra). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Paradoxical frog, Pseudis paradoxa

Paradoxical frog, Pseudis paradoxa
Paradoxical frog or shrinking frog, Pseudis paradoxa (paradoxical frog, Rana paradoxa). Adult frog and giant tadpole. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw

Background imageHerpetology Collection: European fire-bellied toad, Bombina bombina

European fire-bellied toad, Bombina bombina (Fire frog, Rana ignea). Adult, tadpole and frog spawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Jamaican laughing frog, Osteopilus ocellatus

Jamaican laughing frog, Osteopilus ocellatus (Argus frog, Rana ocellatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Background imageHerpetology Collection: American bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus

American bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus (Bull frog, Rana catesbeiana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Northern leopard frog, Lithobates pipiens

Northern leopard frog, Lithobates pipiens (Peeping frog, Rana pipiens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Edible frog, Pelophylax esculentus

Edible frog, Pelophylax esculentus (Green frog, Rana esculenta), adult, tadpole and frog spawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Frog, opened to show the lungs and other viscera

Frog, opened to show the lungs and other viscera. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Common frog, Rana temporaria

Common frog, Rana temporaria, adult, tadpoles and frogspawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Greek tortoise, Testudo graeca

Greek tortoise, Testudo graeca
Spur-thighed tortoise or Greek tortoise, Testudo graeca. (Common tortoise.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta, by Gottwald

Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta, by Gottwald
Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta (loggerhead turtle, Testudo caretta). Endangered. Illustration by Christoforus Gottwald, with 16 scales instead of the usual 15 on the shield

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Green turtle, Chelonia mydas. Endangered

Green turtle, Chelonia mydas. Endangered
Green turtle, Chelonia mydas (Testudo mydas). Endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Skeleton of a turtle

Skeleton of a turtle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Common snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina

Common snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina (Snake tortoise, Testudo serpentina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Mata mata or matamata turtle, Chelus fimbriata

Mata mata or matamata turtle, Chelus fimbriata (fimbriated tortoise, Testudo fimbriata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Background imageHerpetology Collection: Florida softshell turtle and Chinese softshell turtle

Florida softshell turtle and Chinese softshell turtle
Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox (fierce tortoise, Testudo ferox) and Chinese softshell turtle, Pelodiscus sinensis (Testudo rostrata)



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