I just read this article from a Tampa Bay news website....
"Australia is home to some rather odd creatures. From worms that are 7 feet long to actual dragons, this wild habitat offers an amazing array of crazy creatures. In the spirit of Halloween, I thought I'd showcase one of the more well known creatures, the Bearded Dragon. Sadly, this reptile cannot breathe fire, but it can do some other cool things. Imagine seeing this lizard running through the outback on two legs!! It's true; in order to regulate its body temperature, Bearded Dragons will run on two legs. This allows air to cool its underside, yet make a speedy getaway.
Another way these guys cool down, or warm up is to actually change color. They will turn lighter to cool down, and darker to heat up. When they're not spending time working the tan, dragons will be looking for some grub, literally. They consume just about anything from bugs, to small mammals to good old veggies. Oh, by the way, the name Bearded Dragon comes from the fact that these lizards appear to have a beard when upset.
When threatened, Bearded Dragons will puff their throats, open their mouth and turn their chin black, giving them that five o' clock shadow. If you want to see our Bearded Dragons, make sure you stop by the Wild Australia horse carriage ride in Wallaroo Station, and you may just have that up close encounter you've always dreamed of!!"
Huh? Has anyone ever seen their beardie running on two legs to cool down?
Veronica
-----
Beautiful Dragons
