Lacertilia Collection (page 5)

Sharovisaurus karatauensis
Fossil lizard from Kara Tau, Kasakhstan, USSR. Cast

Tyrannosaurus rex teeth
Partly grown tooth in centre shows serrated edges which helped cut through mrat fibres. Fully grown tooth on right shows some worn serrations near the tip

From M. G. Perecca to G. A. Boulenger
A letter from M.G. Perecca to G.A. Boulenger featuring an illustration of a chameleon. 27 January 1906. DF 235/18/6/38

Varanus salvator, water monitor
Photograph of a mounted water monitor lizard (Varanus salvator) specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Plate 100 from the John Reeves Collection (Zoology)
Plate 100 from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China 1774-1856

Phyllurus platurus, leaf-tailed gecko

Calotes versicolor, agamid lizard
This agamid lizard is a common species in the lowlands of Sri Lanka, particularly in the drier parts of the island

Salamander illustration

Homonota darwini and Naultinuselegans, two species of lizar

Spirit jars containing small lizards
Specimens collected by Charles Darwin (1809-1882) during his Beagle Voyage, now held by the Natural History Museum, London

Ceratosaurus
Anterior skeleton of the bipedal carnivorous dinosaur, Ceretosaurus, mounted for display at the US National Museum of Natural History, Washington DC. This dinosaur lived 150 to 144 million years ago

Oedura marmorata, marbled velvet gecko. Lectotype, catalogue number BMNH XXII 2b

Lophognathus gilberti, gilberts dragon
Designated holotype of Lophognathus gilberti, gilbert?s dragon. Catalogue number BMNH 1946.8.28.69 (XXIII.44ce). M. Spirit specimen. rnPort Essington [collected 1838-1849]

Agama by John Edward Gray
Note on a peculiar structure in the head of an Agama by John Edward Gray. Passage taken from Zoological Miscellany by John Edward Gray, 1831. Part two of two

Dacelo tyro, spangled kookaburra
Plate 51 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 1, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Tsintaosaurus
This dinosaur duck-billed and herbivorous. It lived around 70 million years ago during the upper Cretaceous period. It grew up to 8 metres in length and about 4 metres wide

Helmitheros vermivoru, worm-eating warbler
Plate 34 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Brachiosaur back vertebra
A specimen of a back vertebra that once belonged to a dinosaur from the Brachiosauridae family. This family of dinosaurs lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous period

Chiggers, larvae of trombiculid mites
Lizards have pockets within their skin where chiggers accumulate. These pockets offer ideal living conditions. Each pocket has thick walls that repair quickly

Varanus gouldii, Goulds monitor
Plate 151 from Natural History of Victoria (1887) by Sir Frederick McCoy

Varanus eremius and Varanus gilleri
Rusty desert monitor (Varanus eremius) and pigmy mulga monitor (Varanus gilleri). Plate 8 from Report of the Horn Expedition to Central Australia (1896)

Lacerta viridis, green lizard
Plate 38 from Proc. Zoological Society London, 1884 of various views of a green lizard. Held in the Zoology Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Reptile specimens in the Darwin Centre
Various reptile specimens stored in spirit in the Darwin Centre, at the Natural History Museum, London

Pogono barbata, bearded dragon
Drawing 361 from the Watling Collection titled Native name Ngarrang by Thomas Watling, 1792-1797

Bird, leaves and chameleon design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. The image also appears in The Gilded Canopy

Varanus varius, lace monitor lizard
Drawing 365 from the Watling Collection by Thomas Watling, 1792-1797

Lizard specimen held in the Darwin Centre
Lizard specimen in a spirit jar held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Iguana delicatissima, West Indian iguana
West Indian iguana in a specimen jar held at the Natural History Museum, London

Salamanders
Plate 8 from 298 water-colour drawings of insects and larvae (1622) by C. Flegel

Coracias temminckii, purple-winged roller
Plate 56 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 1, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Torvosaurus claw
A fossil claw once belonging to the dinosaur, Torvosaurus whose name means savage lizard. It was a carnivore which lived during the upper Jurassic period. Its fossils have been found in Colorado, USA

Varanus komodoensis, Komodo dragon
Specimen of a Komodo dragon, the largest species of lizard in the world on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Desert lizard, Abu Dhabi
A desert lizard sitting on a bush photographed in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Bogus fossil lizard
GIWL108 (Geologisches Institut, Universit� urzburg Lugensteine number 108). This image shows a bogus fossil lizard (or salamander) eating an insect. Photographed by Paul Taylor

Cheirotherium
Arid desert of Triassic Britain with imagined reconstructions of Cheirotherium ( hand-beast ), a labyrinthodont reptile, whose prints are common in Triassic rocks but no remains have been found

Quartz box and carved lizard
An ornamental box set with different quartz stones (silicon dioxide) including a large central citrine together with a carved lizard in cat s-eye quartz

Texas Spiny Lizard, Sceloperus olivaceus, adult on Mesquite tree bark, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, May

Texas Spotted Whiptail, Cnemidophorus gularis, adult, Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA, April

Green Anole, Anolis carolinensis, adult on palm leaf, Sabal Palm Sanctuary, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Flap-necked Chameleon Buhemba, Near Mwanza Tanzania
MAB-714 Flap-necked Chameleon Buhemba, Near Mwanza Tanzania Chameleo sp Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Cape Crag Lizard / Small-scale Girdled Lizard - resting in entrance of rock cavity
ASW-4614 Cape Crag Lizard / Small-scale Girdled Lizard - resting in entrance of rock cavity Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Pseudocordylus microlepidotus Feeds on large insects

Blue-tail Lizard. Rand Nature Centre, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
ASW-4489 Blue-tail Lizard. Rand Nature Centre, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas. Ameiva auberi Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Lacertilia: Exploring the Fascinating World of Reptiles" Embark on a journey to Rinca Island, nestled within the breathtaking Komodo National Park in Indonesia, where you'll encounter the mighty Komodo Dragon - Varanus komodoensis. These ancient creatures, with their powerful jaws and imposing size, reign supreme as the largest lizards on Earth. As you wander through Crystal Palace Dinosaur Models, marvel at the lifelike replicas of prehistoric reptiles that once roamed our planet. From the fearsome Mosasaur Platycarpus ictericus to Sceloporus asper's spiny lizard, these restorations transport us back to a time long gone. Plate 102 from the John Reeves Collection (Zoology) offers a glimpse into history with its intricate illustrations of secondary period animals. The attention to detail showcases Lacertilia's diversity and evolution over millions of years. Witness nature's incredible adaptations as Ptychozoon kohli, known as the flying gecko, effortlessly glides through lush foliage. Meanwhile, Furcifer oustaleti perches on a tree branch in search of prey; this Oustalets Chameleon extends its tongue with lightning speed to catch an unsuspecting fly. Intriguingly preserved Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons remind us of Lacertilia's distant relatives who ruled during prehistoric times. Their massive frames and razor-sharp teeth continue to captivate our imagination today. Delve into Heloderma suspectum's world – behold the Gila Monster lizard lurking behind a cactus. Its vibrant scales serve as both camouflage and warning for potential predators; an exquisite example of nature's artistry. Lacertilia invites us into their realm – one filled with awe-inspiring biodiversity and remarkable survival strategies honed over eons.