Frill- Necked Lizard
(Chlamydosaurus Kingii)
HABITAT: Southern New Guinea, parts of western and northern Australia
DID YOU KNOW?
– It usually moves on all fours, but it is capable of running quickly on its hind legs if threatened.
– When it is frightened, the lizard will open its mouth and flare the folded “frill” around its neck.
-They usually eat insects, but they can also sometimes consume spiders, other lizards, and small mammals.
– Sometimes, they can grow to be as large as 9cm long