Category: Reptiles
There are eight species of bearded dragons in the Pogona genus, all adept climbers who are commonly found resting on branches and basking on rocks. They are widely distributed throughout Australia and able to live in a variety of habitats. They are named for the skin on their throat, which turns black when they are stressed or threatened.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pogona
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Lizard-Species/Bearded-Dragon/
http://www.petsource.org/reptile-by-species/5367-bearded-dragon.html
The not-a-snake
The slow worm has a long body, lacks limbs, and is covered in lustrous scales - so is it a snake? No, it is a lizard! Because unlike snakes, the slow worm has eyelids, visible ears, and like many lizards, its tail can break off in the mouth of a predator, allowing them to escape for another day. The slow worm belongs to the Anguidae family, and similarly (but independently) lost their limbs to better adapt to their environments. These “not-snakes” can be found in gardens throughout Europe and the UK, helping to control the population of slugs and other pests, though you probably won’t see any if you have a cat: a slow worm will likely prove a favorite food of your cat!
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