Inland Bearded Dragon

The inland bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) is a friendly-natured reptile. The animal has earned its name because of their expandable throat pouch lined with spiky scales, its "beard."

Size: 13-24 inches long, including its tail

Life Span: Four to ten years depending on conditions

Color: The inland bearded dragon differs in color depending on the area in which it lives. Coloration may vary from dull brown to tan with red or gold highlights.

Continent: Australia

Range: Eastern and Central Australia

Habitat: The inland bearded dragon lives in a variety of habitats including desert to dry forests and scrublands. It is a semiarboreal lizard, which means it can be found basking on tree branches or fence posts.

Food: The inland bearded dragon will eat almost anything ranging from plants and insects to other small animals such as rodents.

Reproduction: Females dig a burrow and lay up to 24 eggs per clutch, and up to 9 clutches per year. The incubation period is 55 to 75 days.

Fun Facts: The inland bearded dragon uses its beard for both mating and aggression. This dragon also waves its arm as a sign of fellow species recognition. Arm waving is also a sign of submission.