Dragons Not Just for Fairy Tales Imagine having a dragon as a best friend This dragon can crawl up your arm and perch on your shoulder No worries about breathing fire This dragon is tame curious and funny FUN FACT Bearded dragons are commonly called beardies 4
Bearded dragons are reptiles Spiny scales run down both sides of their head throat and bodies These soft spines resemble the whiskers of a human and make them look like they have beards Their size playful personality and good temperament make bearded dragons one of the most popular reptiles to keep as pets 5
Bearded Dragons Head to Toe Bearded dragons have a flattened body and triangular shaped head with ear holes on each side Rows of teeth run along the top and bottom of their wide mouth Their long tail equals their body length Strong legs make them nimble climbers FUN FACT ear holes In the wild bearded dragons often run on two legs instead of four when they're trying to escape a predator beard sharp claws 6
long tail Beard The bearded dragon puffs out its throat when it feels threatened Tail The tail is about half the length of its body Unlike other lizards it will not fall off and grow back Ear holes Beardies do not have external ear structures just holes They have excellent hearing They can press their ears against the ground and hear vibrations Claws Long fingers with claws help beardies climb trees and other structures Bearded dragons have feet shaped like human hands Each toe has a strong claw 7
