Frilled-Neck Lizard: Behavior, Habitat, and Fascinating Facts #2272737 (License: Personal Use)

This image captures a frilled-neck lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) mid-display, showcasing its large, pleated frill extended outward and its mouth agape-a behavior used to appear larger and deter threats. Its textured brown-and-tan scales provide camouflage in dry woodlands, while its long tail aids balance during rapid bipedal movement. Native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea, this arboreal reptile is both agile and highly specialized for life in savanna and forest margins.

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