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Frilled Dragon
Chlamydosaurus kingii
The frilled dragon, also known as the frill-necked lizard, is a distinctive Australian reptile renowned for the large frill of skin around its neck, which it can fan out as a defensive display. This lizard is primarily arboreal, spending much of its time in trees within tropical…
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- Despite their fierce display, frilled dragons are harmless to humans and will almost always choose to flee rather than fight.
- The frilled dragon’s iconic neck frill is supported by long cartilage spines and is brightly colored on the inside. When not threatened, the frill lies flat against the body. These lizards are also capable of running upright on their hind legs, similar to small dinosaurs.
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