Bearded Dragon

Pogona vitticeps

Native Range Central Australia
Category Lizards
Bearded Dragon

About the Bearded Dragon

The Bearded Dragon is a medium-sized lizard known for the spiny scales along its body and the expandable throat pouch, or 'beard,' which it can darken and flare when communicating or feeling threatened.

Habitat

In the wild, Bearded Dragons inhabit deserts, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Diet

Omnivorous, eating insects, flowers, and leafy greens.

Interesting Facts

  • Bearded Dragons communicate using head bobs and arm waves
  • Their 'beard' can puff out and darken as a display
  • They are omnivorous, eating insects, flowers, and leafy greens
  • Excellent at regulating body temperature through basking
  • Lifespan commonly reaches 10-15 years, with some living longer

Why This Animal Matters

Bearded Dragons are one of the most commonly encountered lizards in education and human care, making them a key species for teaching responsible reptile stewardship.

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