Northern Blue-tongued Skink — printable fact sheet
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Northern Blue-tongued Skink
Tiliqua scincoides intermedia
The Northern Blue-tongued Skink is a large, robust lizard native to northern Australia, easily recognized by its vivid blue tongue, which it displays as a defensive mechanism. Its body is broad and elongated, with smooth, shiny scales in shades of tan, brown, and orange, adorned…
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- The blue coloration of their tongue is thought to mimic the appearance of venomous animals, helping to deter would-be attackers.
- Northern Blue-tongued Skinks are known for their striking blue tongues, which they display to startle predators. They give birth to live young, unlike many other lizard species that lay eggs. These skinks are also able to drop their tails as a last-resort defense mechanism, though they rarely do so.
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