Bearded Dragon
Pogona is a genus of reptiles containing six lizard species which are often known by the common name bearded dragons. The name "bearded dragon" refers to the underside of the throat (or "beard") of the lizard, which can turn black and puff out for a number of reasons, most often as a result of stress, or if they feel threatened.[2] They are a semi-arboreal species, spending significant amounts of time on branches, in bushes, and near human habitation.[3] Pogona species bask on rocks and exposed branches in the mornings and afternoons. They enjoy a diet of bugs, vegetation, and small rodents. They are found throughout much of Australia in a...read more