Name: Bearded dragon
Scientific Name: Pogona
Class: Reptilia
Threats: Loss of habitat
Distribution: Australia
Habitat: Subtropical woodland, desert, scrubland and savannah
Appearance: The 'beard' is actually rows of spiny scales which can expand and change color when the animal is threatened
Diet & Feeding: Bearded dragons are omnivorous - they feed on vegetation, invertebrates and in the wild they will also prey upon small lizards
Social Behaviour: Bearded dragons are normally solitary creatures. When they do congregate in the wild a hierarchy can be observed
Males and females: Males are brighter and have a larger head
Lifespan: 10 - 15 years
Number of young: 11 - 30 eggs in a clutch
Interesting fact: Hello? It isn't a greeting - waving is normally a sign of submission
Other ZooLab Lizards:
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Plated Lizard
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Rankins dragon
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Ackie Monitor
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Blue-tongued Skink
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Chameleon
