Pogona
Habitat: Hot and Dry regions
Length: around 42 – 45 cm
Weight: .62 – 1.1 lbs
Max Lifespan: 10 – 15 years
Incubation Period: 50 – 80 days
Conservation Status: Least Concern
- Bearded dragons are native to Australia
- Bearded dragons have been around since the time of dinosaurs
- The name “bearded dragon” comes from their beard-like spines on their chin. These spines are used as a defense mechanism—when threatened or attacked by predators, bearded dragons will puff up and display these spines to scare off potential attackers
- When bearded dragons are born, they’re about the size of your pinky finger nail
- Bearded dragons are capable of swimming. They can hold their breath for up to two minutes at a time
- Bearded dragons have amazing vision and hearing—they can see in color, and can even see things that are moving behind them by using their “parietal eye” (a small gap in their skull)
- Bearded dragons are omnivores—they eat both plants and meat! Their favorite foods include fruit apples, kale, collard greens, dandelions (yum!), carrots, cucumbers…and more