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The scales, though varying slightly in size in different parts, are relatively uniform across the body [3] and are smooth to the touch. [5] A low crest on the back of the neck is often present which males will raise when alarmed [ 6 ] and usually a distinct vertebral series of slightly enlarged scales can be found along the back. [ 5 ]
The informal names and groupings within this genus — rock dragon, sand dragon, crevice-dragon, ground dragon, and bicycle-dragon — are named after the mythological creature, the dragon. Lizards in the genus Ctenophorus may be confused with lizards in the genera Tympanocryptis and Diporiphora .
An early appearance of the Old English word dracan (oblique singular of draca) in Beowulf [1]. The word dragon entered the English language in the early 13th century from Old French dragon, which, in turn, comes from Latin draco (genitive draconis), meaning "huge serpent, dragon", from Ancient Greek δράκων, drákōn (genitive δράκοντος, drákontos) "serpent".
A “dragon”-like creature climbed near the top of a rocky peak in Laos. The animal’s coloring blended seamlessly into the surrounding patchwork of sunlight and shadows. Well, almost seamlessly.
Photos show the scaly animal discovered in a forest of southern India. ‘Dragon’-like creature — with ‘strong’ claws — found near bus stop. It’s a new species
The Mingyi bielu claims that dragon bones are found in Jin and around Mt. Tai, and that dead dragons can be located in riverbanks and caves throughout the year; while Tao Hongjing states they can be found in Liang, Yi, and Ba. Lei Xiao reports that bones from Tanzhou, Cangzhou, and Taiyuan are of the highest quality. There was debate as to ...
The eating habits of Komodo dragons follow a hierarchy, with the larger animals generally eating before the smaller ones. The largest male typically asserts his dominance and the smaller males show their submission by use of body language and rumbling hisses. Dragons of equal size may resort to "wrestling".