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Skink, sand lizard and agama
Sandfish skink, Scincus scincus 1, sand lizard, Lacerta agilis, male 2, female 3, and roughtail rock agama, Laudakia stellio 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798
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In this intriguing and captivating hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1798, we find a delightful assembly of reptiles: a Sandfish Skink (Scincus scincus), two Sand Lizards (Lacerta agilis, one male and one female), and a Rough-tailed Rock Agama (Laudakia stellio). The Sandfish Skink, depicted in the foreground, is a slender, elongated lizard with a sandy coloration that allows it to blend seamlessly into its desert habitat. Its unique ability to burrow quickly into the sand using its powerful limbs is highlighted in the illustration, as it appears to be disappearing into the sand. Two Sand Lizards are shown in the middle ground. The male, with its bright orange-red coloration and distinctive black stripe down its back, is in the process of displaying its vibrant colors to attract a female. The female, with her more subdued, brownish coloration, is shown with her body coiled protectively around her eggs. In the background, a Rough-tailed Rock Agama is perched on a rock, its vibrant, iridescent scales glinting in the sunlight. This agama, native to North Africa and the Middle East, is known for its ability to change color to blend in with its surroundings, making it an excellent camouflage against predators. This exquisite illustration not only showcases the natural beauty and diversity of these fascinating reptiles but also serves as a testament to the artistic skill and attention to detail of the time. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving and appreciating the natural world, and the role that illustrations like this one play in inspiring curiosity and wonder in future generations.
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