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Reports that the fossil of the earliest known reptile, Lizzie, has found a home at the National Museums of Scotland. Last minute donations; Proposed geological name.

Reports, briefly, on attempts by the National Museums of Scotland to gather enough donations to buy `Lizzie,' the fossil of the earliest-known reptile.

Reveals a surprise donation by the Geologists' Association that will aid the appeal by the National Museums of Scotland to keep `Lizzie,' the 340-million-year-old fossil of the earliest known reptile in Scotland where she was discovered. Sale planned by discoverer to a museum in Stuttgart; Wider issues over export of geological specimens.

Reveals that `Lizzie' the earliest known reptile may end up in Scotland, following a surprise announcement from the Museum Fur Naturkunde in Stuttgart, the successful bidders for the specimen. Brief background of the controversy; Display date.

Reports that a legal loophole has opened the way to free export of the world's earliest known reptile fossil in Britain. Background of the case; Delay in sale to West German museum; Controversy.

Discusses the ultimate, undecided fate of a British fossil that represents the earliest-known reptile. Possible sale to West German museum; Details of British deliberations; Controversy for discoverer.