Australia. Guide to Australia

‘Lizards and snakes of Australia’

Common skink sineyazyky, тиликва ( Tiliqua scincoides) - Plate-tailed lizard of the family,dwell in the wilderness, semi, savannas and forests throughout Australia and nearby islands.

Type Tiliqua scincoides forms a three subspecies:
* East sineyazyky skink (Tiliqua scincoides scincoides) - Lives in South-Eastern Australia.
* North sineyazyky skink (Tiliqua scincoides intermediate) - Lives in Northern Australia.
* Iriansky sineyazyky skink (Tiliqua scincoides chimaerea) - Inhabits the islands of Indonesia.

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Colorful lizard ( Varanus varius) - Species of lizards of the family of lizards, living on the coasts and adjacent plains in East and Southeast parts of Australia.

Variegated lizard reaches a length on average - about 1,5 Meters, but there are individuals reaching lengths of more 2 Metres away.

Stained dark spotted lizard, blue and black with white scattered mnogochislennymii, yellow or cream-colored spots.

Colorful lizard – wood animal, preys mainly on trees, the diet consists of insects, Reptiles, small mammals, chicks, sometimes feed on carrion. In case of danger and colorful lizard hiding in the trees.
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Plaschenosnaya lizard ( Chlamydosaurus kingii) - Lizard of the family agamovyh, live in forests and forest-steppes in the north-western Australia.

Length frilled lizard is from 80 before 100 Centimeters, females are much smaller than males. Coloring from yellow-brown to black-brown. Is distinguished by its long tail, a two-thirds the length of the body frilled lizard. Frilled lizard has strong limbs and sharp claws. However, the most notable feature - a large vorotnikoobraznaya skinfold, located around the head and close to the body, masonry contains numerous blood vessels. In case of danger, frilled lizard opens its mouth and bulging his brightly colored collar, which is supported by elongated jaw bones. In addition stands on his hind legs, produces a hissing sound and beats its tail on the ground.

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