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Red blooded bearded dragon

By: Keegan Fields. Red blooded bearded dragon. Classification. Kingdom - Anamilia Phylum - Chordata Class - Reptilian Order - Squamata Family - Agamidae Genus - Pogona Species - Pogona Vitticeps. Physical characteristics.

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Red blooded bearded dragon

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  1. By: Keegan Fields Red blooded bearded dragon

  2. Classification Kingdom - Anamilia Phylum - Chordata Class - Reptilian Order - Squamata Family - Agamidae Genus - Pogona Species - PogonaVitticeps

  3. Physical characteristics The red blooded bearded dragon, also known as the inland bearded dragon, is smaller and lighter colored than other bearded dragons, usually tan or reddish in color. It has a triangular head, a round body, stout legs, and a robust tail. It’s tail will grow back if it were to be bitten off by a predator.

  4. Distribution The native habitat of the red blooded (or inland) bearded dragon is the central region of Australia. However, starting in the 1970’s, people began smuggling bearded dragons around the world. It is now one of the most common reptilian house pets.

  5. Habitat The majority of inland bearded dragons prefer the vast dry deserts of central Australia. In these areas they can hunt during the day and hide during the night. A bearded dragon will make a small burrow under ground for shelter . Some other red blooded bearded dragons live in subtropical woodland, scrublands, savannas, or shore areas.

  6. Conservation status The red blooded bearded dragon is not endangered and is not listed on the iucn red list. In fact their population has increased over the last 20 years because of breeders and zoos around the world.

  7. Reproductive characteristics A male red blooded bearded dragon reaches sexual maturity around the age of 18 months or 1 ½ years. A female red blooded bearded dragon should reach sexual maturity around 24 months or 2 years. When just born, baby red blooded bearded dragons are just under 4 inches in length and weigh about 1/10 of an ounce. A female red blooded bearded dragon will lay 15-30 eggs in sand each year.

  8. Parental care Inland or red blooded bearded dragons protect their young for about 15 months, before they are left to survive on their own. The male will usually leave right after the baby bearded dragons are born.

  9. Longevity and mortality A red blooded bearded dragon lives 7 to 10 years as an average lifespan. If a bearded dragon is given the correct care it could live up to 12 years. It is believed that breeding a female bearded dragon can shorten its lifespan, due to stress that they experience during reproduction.

  10. Seasonal patterns In November, males are more commonly seen than females. In the winter it is the opposite, females are more commonly seen than males.

  11. Diet Inland bearded dragons are omnivores, meaning that they eat mostly insects and vegetables. The main diet of a bearded dragon in the wild consists of meal worms, crickets, any vegetarian plants, and small mice.

  12. Predator relationship A red blooded bearded dragon’s predators are large lizards, dingoes, and birds of prey such as hawks. If a bearded dragon is trying to escape being eaten by one of these predators, it will puff out its neck and make a high pitched hissing noise. If this does not work, it can also run up to 15 miles per hour.

  13. Human relationship Bearded dragons are known as one of the most common reptilian pets in the world. People choose this reptile as a pet because they are easy to take care of, and they make little messes. If a bearded dragon knows its owner very well, it will not choose to bite or scratch in any way.

  14. Fun facts The only two headed bearded dragon in the world is on the show “Freak Show.” A bearded dragon does not catch its prey with its teeth, but with its sticky tongue. A female bearded dragon usually mates three times

  15. Works Cited Beardeddragoncenter. Joseph Kellerman, 27 July 2007. Web. 26 Feb. 2013. <http://www.beardeddragoncenter.com/>. Peteducation. Foster and Smith.inc, 11 Jan. 1997-2013. Web. 26 Feb. 2013. <http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=17+1796&aid=2730>. Pianka, Eric R., and Laurie J. Vitt. Lizards. N.p.: UniversityofCalifornia, 2003. Print. Sprackland, Robert G. Guid To Lizards. Neptune: T.F.H., 2011. Print.

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