Geographical Range	Eastern and central Australia
Habitat	Dry forests, scrublands, deserts
Scientific Name	Pogona vitticeps
Conservation Status	Not listed by IUCN

It’s not hard to guess how this lizard got its name, especially when it puts on a threat display. That's when it expands its body, accentuating the spines that cover it. The pouch under the animal’s throat also puffs out, giving it the appearance of a “beard.” When the dragon opens its mouth wide, it exposes the bright yellow color inside -- all in all, an unappetizing meal for any predator!

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