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Pogona is a genus of reptiles containing eight lizard species, which are often known by the common name bearded dragons or informally (especially in Australia) beardies. The name "bearded dragon" refers to the underside of the throat (or "beard") of the lizard, which can turn black and become inflated for a number of reasons, most often as a result of stress, if they feel threatened, [2] or ...
The eastern bearded dragon (Pogona barbata), also known as common bearded dragon or simply bearded lizard, is an agamid lizard found in wooded parts of Australia. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is one of a group of species known commonly as bearded dragons .
However, a female bearded dragon can retain sperm, and thus produce fertile eggs even after being separated from a male. Courtship involves the male "head bobbing" to display dominance. If the female displays submissive behaviour, the male will use his mouth to grab the back of the female's head and the male will also wrap his front legs around ...
Abrolhos Dwarf Bearded Dragon (Pogona minor minima) Mitchell’s Bearded Dragon (Pogona minor mitchelli) Dr. MacMillan says, "Morphs are bearded dragons bred for a desirable appearance, color, or ...
Top tips for caring for your bearded dragon. When it comes to enrichment for bearded dragons, there are a few things you can do to help your reptile friend thrive. Consider their living ...
Pogona minor is a species of agamid lizard from a group commonly known as bearded dragons, and is found on the southwest coast and interior of Western Australia.This taxonomic name includes the widespread type known as western bearded dragon, Pogona minor minor which is widespread across West Australia between the Pilbara and the south coast, [2] and the subspecies, Pogona minor minima is ...
According to PetMD, the average bearded dragon lives 8-10 years in captivity (though the oldest ever recorded lived to be 18). They are easy-going, alert, and hardy animals when given proper care ...
Skeleton of bearded dragon (pogona sp.) on display at the Museum of Osteology. Some lizards, particularly iguanas, have retained a photosensory organ on the top of their heads called the parietal eye, a basal ("primitive") feature also present in the tuatara. This "eye" has only a rudimentary retina and lens and cannot form images, but is ...