You won’t find these dragons guarding treasure or breathing fire—they much prefer snacking on spiders and basking in the sun.
ORIGIN:
Australia
HABITAT:
Scrublands, deserts and forests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
1 lb
Length: 1-2 ft
DIET:
Leaves, insects and small lizards
PREDATORS:
Birds, snakes and dingoes
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Spikes, rough scales and camouflage
REPRODUCTION:
Lay up to 24 eggs per clutch; 2-month incubation
THREATS:
None
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
6-10 yrs in human care
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