ASP
Reptiles, Asp, Snake, Venomous Seona Anderson Reptiles, Asp, Snake, Venomous Seona Anderson

ASP

Shakespeare Species Asp: Stage Directions, She (Cleopatra) places an asp on her breast. There is still discussion about which particular venomous snake was intended by Asp but the European Asp is a possibility.

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ALLIGATOR
Reptiles, Alligator, Americas Seona Anderson Reptiles, Alligator, Americas Seona Anderson

ALLIGATOR

Shakespeare Species of the Day, ALLIGATOR: And in his needy shop a tortoise hung, an alligator stuffed. Europeans encountered Alligators in the Americas and the word is said to be a corruption of the Spanish for ‘lizard’.

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LIZARD
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LIZARD

Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, LIZARD: lizard’s leg and howlet’s wing for a charm of powerful trouble. There are 3 native Lizard species in the UK including the very rare Sand Lizard.

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TORTOISE
Reptiles, Tortoise, Threatened Seona Anderson Reptiles, Tortoise, Threatened Seona Anderson

TORTOISE

Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, TORTOISE: Come forth, I say, there’s other business for thee. Come, thou tortoise. Tortoises famous for their slowness have a rich cultural heritage in many cultures. Common Tortoises are Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.

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Crocodile
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Crocodile

Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, CROCODILES: If that the earth could teem with women’s tears, each drop she falls would prove a crocodile. Crocodile, or false, tears was a popular metaphor from the ancient world onwards and Shakespeare uses it several times.

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Chameleon
Reptiles, Chameleon Seona Anderson Reptiles, Chameleon Seona Anderson

Chameleon

Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, CHAMELEON: though the chameleon love can feed on air, I am one that am nourished by my victuals

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ADDER
Reptiles, Adder Seona Anderson Reptiles, Adder Seona Anderson

ADDER

Shakespeare Species Quote of the Day, ADDER: Or is the adder better than the eel because his painted skin contents the eye? #shakespearespecies #folio400

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