| Bearded Dragon - Joannie, Chachi, Jack & Mate |
| Pogona vitticeps |
| Range: |
Eastern and Central Australia |
| Habitat: |
Arid woodland regions |
| Diet: |
Insects, small vertebrates, fruits, leaves, and flowers. At the zoo they eat fruits, vegetables, crickets, waxworms and mealworms. |
| Fun Facts: |
- When there is a lack of food, they may bury themselves and remain dormant until extreme conditions pass.
- When intimidated, they will flatten their bodies, puff their chin and open their mouths.
- Their body color may lighten or darken depending on mood or surroundings.
- Both males and females have beards, or expandable throat pouches, which they will display during mating or territory disputes.
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