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The bearded dragon (also known as the dragon) is found naturally in Australia, but bearded dragons are kept as exotic pets in many places all around the world.

Bearded dragons can grow up to 24 inches long but that is including their long tail, making the bearded dragon fairly small in body size for a lizard.

Bearded dragons feed mainly on insects, crickets and worms and like all reptiles enjoy spending their days on a rock under the sun recharging until nightfall when the bearded dragon is much more active .

The bearded dragon is known to be docile and trusting yet outgoing and curious! The bearded dragon is a quite and gentle lizard and the bearded dragon is therefore a popular exotic pet for children.

The bearded dragon is a territorial lizard and should be keep in a big enough enclosure if the bearded dragon is kept as a pet. The bearded dragons diet is made up mainly of leafy greens which the bearded dragon plucks from trees and bushes.

Bearded dragons go through a period every year that is similar to a mammal's hibernation. The bearded dragon tends to become lethargic and the bearded dragon will not come out that often. The bearded dragon will also be eating less and the bearded dragon does this for a period of two to three months.

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Heather

"I recently got a dragon and named him Draco and absolutely fell in love with him :) "

Fiona

"I have a female bearded dragon called Rosie, she's so lovely and friendly I'm taking her to the nursery where I work soon :)"

megan

"i have a beardy called lola and i love her to bits xxx"

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Bearded Dragon Translations

German Deutsch
Bartagamen
 
English English
Bearded Dragon
 
Esperanto Esperanto
Barba agamo
 
Japanese 日本語
アゴヒゲトカゲ属
 
Dutch Nederlands
Baardagame
 
Swedish Svenska
Skäggagam
 

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Bearded Dragon Facts

Kingdom:
A level of classifying all living things on earth, as similar species are broken into 5 groups including plants, animals and fungi....
Animalia
Phylum:
A level of classifying animals within the animal kingdom. Phylum are further divided into subgroups called classes....
Chordata
Class:
A level of classifying animals in a phylum. Classes are then sub-divided into further groups known as orders....
Reptilia
Order:
A level used to classify animals. Classes are broken into sub-groups known as order, which are broken down further into families....
Squamata
Family:
A level of classifying animals within an order. Orders are broken down in families and families are broken down further into smaller groups called genus....
Agamidae
Genus:
A level of classifying animals within a family. Families are divided into sub-groups called genus which generally contain one or two animal species....
Pogona
Scientific Name:Pogona Vitticeps
Type:Reptile
Diet:Omnivore
Size (L):50cm - 61cm (20in - 24in)
Weight:250g - 510g (9oz - 18oz)
Top Speed:40km/h (25mph)
Life Span:6 - 15 years
Lifestyle:Solitary
Conservation Status:
The conservation status of a species is an indicator of the likelihood of that species remaining extant either in the present day or the near future. Many factors are taken into account when assessing the conservation s...
Least Concern
Colour:Green,Yellow, Brown, Grey
Skin Type:Scales
Favourite Food:Insects
Habitat:
The term habitat is used to describe a specific area where a particular animal lives, within an environment. Many animals have adapted to requiring specific conditions which can only be found in their natural habitat su...
Arid forest and desert
Average Litter Size:15
Main Prey:
When an animal is referred to prey, it means that the animal is either hunted or caught for food. Animals that are referred to as prey are generally hunted by bigger animals, although there are a number of exceptions....
Insects, Mice, Leaves
Predators:
When an animal is referred to as a predator, it means that the animal either hunts or catches other animals. Predatory animals are generally dominant within their environment and will generally hunt animals smaller than...
Birds, Snakes, Crocodiles
Distinctive Features:Pronounced beard when scared and morphs skin colour

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