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Frill necked Lizard

Frill necked Lizard, (Chlamydosaurus kingii). This large dragon lizard, or agamid, occurs over tropical Australian in open forests and dry woodlands and savannah country. It grows to a total length of around 80cms. It feeds on insects, spiders and smaller lizards. Its frill is erected as an aggressive/defensive display and also for heat dispersion. Largely arboreal in habit, it does forage on the ground, taking to the nearest tree if alarmed.
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Frill necked Lizard
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Frill necked Lizard, (Chlamydosaurus kingii). This large dragon lizard, or agamid, occurs over tropical Australian in open forests and dry woodlands and savannah country. It grows to a total length of around 80cms. It feeds on insects, spiders and smaller lizards. Its frill is erected as an aggressive/defensive display and also for heat dispersion. Largely arboreal in habit, it does forage on the ground, taking to the nearest tree if alarmed.
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Album / Science Source / MICHAEL MCCOY
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5160 x 3454 px | 51.0 MB
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43.7 x 29.2 cm | 17.2 x 11.5 in (300 dpi)
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