As its name implies, this lizard has a very colorful tongue! It may be flashed at would-be predators as a warning.
ORIGIN:
Australia and New Guinea
HABITAT:
Scrub forests and grasslands
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
17 oz
Length: 13 in
DIET:
Insects and fruits
PREDATORS:
Birds and snakes
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Powerful bite
REPRODUCTION:
Lay about 10 eggs at one time
THREATS:
None
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 20 yrs
