Name: Bearded dragon 

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Scientific Name: Pogona

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Class: Reptilia  

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Threats: Loss of habitat

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Distribution: Australia

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Habitat: Subtropical woodland, desert, scrubland and savannah

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Appearance: The 'beard' is actually rows of spiny scales which can expand and change color when the animal is threatened.

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Diet & Feeding: Bearded dragons are omnivorous - they feed on vegetation, invertebrates and in the wild they will also prey upon small lizards! 

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Social Behaviour: Bearded dragons are normally solitary creatures. When they do congregate in the wild a hierarchy can be observed. 

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Males and females: Males are brighter and have a larger head.  

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Lifespan: 11 - 30 eggs in a clutch

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Number of young: 1-14 

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Interesting fact: Hello? It isn't a greeting - waving is normally a sign of submission.

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