<p><b>Lerista edwardsae</b>, also known as Edward's Lerista, is a slender, nocturnal skink that inhabits sandy savannas and temperate forests in eastern Australia, playing a crucial role in regulating insect populations and aerating the soil through its burrowing behavior. This species, typically measuring 10 to 15 centimeters in length, exhibits a sandy brown to pale yellow coloration for effective camouflage in its natural habitat.</p>