Chlamydosaurus.

C. Kingii.

Another and most important discovery of the late Admiral P. P. King is the "Frilled-lizard," which is restricted to Queensland and the north coast. It is a well-known reptile, which has the power of erecting the loose frill-like skin round its neck in such a way that it resembles a collar, not unlike the gigantic lace collars of Queen Elizabeth's time. This Lizard stands remarkably high on her legs; and when, not long ago, Professor Huxley discussed the question of "the most reptile-like birds and birdlike reptiles," we experimented on one of these Frilled-lizards, and observed her, when startled, to rise with the fore legs off the ground, squat like a kangaroo, and hop once or twice to get out of our reach. There is certainly no other Lizard known which could take up such a position, and this observation may prove of interest to comparative anatomists.