Facts About Bearded Dragons

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Bearded dragons are lizards with spiky skin around their neck that they puff out when they feel threatened or excited

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They have flat bodies, broad heads, and stout legs. They have sharp spikes along their sides and throats

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Most species have tails that are as long as their bodies. They are one of only two lizard species that can change colour

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Adult bearded dragons are usually 18-22 inches long and weigh 280-500 grams. Males are usually larger than females

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Bearded dragons are generally docile and tolerant. They are often affectionate and may nuzzle into the hand of their owner

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They have four cones in their eyes, which allows them to see colours that humans cannot

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They also have a small gap in their skull called a parietal eye, or "third eye", which helps them see things above and behind them

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Bearded dragons live in warm, arid areas such as deserts, savannas, scrublands, and subtropical woodlands

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