Meet the central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps). This reptile is found either on the fringes of an outback road or while scavenging for insects in the semi-arid regions of eastern Australia. In order to ward off potential predators these dragons use intimidation tactics, rather than aggression – they make themselves look bigger and spikier than they really are. This particular dragon was discovered near Windorah, QLD by Dan Rumsey (@zookeeper_dan). 🙌 #ausgeo #reptilelovers #australianwildlif

Meet the central bearded dragon 🦎👋 Adults can reach 60cm (24 in) with a tail making up half that size. You may catch a glimpse of these sun-loving dragons on an outback highway, or patrolling for insects in a woodland clearing. 🎥 Dan Rumsey #centralbeardeddragon #reptilesoftiktok #repilelovers #discoverearth #ausgeo | Australian Geographic