Range:

Southwestern and Northern Australia

Characteristics:

Bearded dragons have a large, broad triangular head and a round, flatten body. Their scale color will vary depending on the environment they live in. They are most often a yellow, sandy color but can range from gray to orange. On the sides of their bodies they have a row of short spines. When the animal feels threatened they will flatten themselves and the spines become rigid. They will also change their color of their beard, or throat, to a blackish color.

 

Reproduction:

Bearded dragons reach sexually maturity at one to two years of age. Females will dig a burrow in September to March an lay up to 24 eggs. This may happen as many as 9 times per season. The eggs will hatch from 55 to 75 days.

Interesting Facts:

Young bearded lizards will sometimes stand on three legs and wave the forth one as a way to show dominance and recognition amongst a group.  Adult males will often head bob to exert their dominance