Blue tongue lizard
Australia’s Backyard Friend Blue tongue lizard The Fascinating Blue-Tongue Lizard Australia is home to some of the world’s most unique reptiles, and the blue-tongue lizard (or blue-tongue skink ) is one of the most recognisable. With its chunky body, short legs, and signature bright blue tongue , this reptile is a familiar sight in backyards, bushland, and suburban gardens across the country. What Makes the Blue-Tongue Lizard Unique? The blue-tongue lizard belongs to the genus Tiliqua and can grow up to 60 cm in length. Unlike snakes, these lizards have visible ear openings, short stubby legs, and a broad head. When threatened, they perform a remarkable defence display: opening their mouth wide, hissing loudly, and sticking out their startlingly blue tongue to frighten predators. Habitat and Distribution Blue-tongue lizards are found throughout most of Australia, from arid deserts to coastal scrub and even suburban gardens. They are particularly common in southern a...
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