Close-up of a Bearded Dragon, part of the Red Desert Reptiles Show, at Yulara, Northern Territory, Australia
The Red Desert Reptiles Show is an educational and entertaining experience for the whole family to enjoy. Join Danny as he introduces you to some special creatures of the Red Desert of Central Australia. Meet Bruce the blue tongue lizard (Lungkata), Wolverine the bearded dragon (Ngapala), Max the Mulga also known as a king brown (Liru) and a Woma Python (Kunlya). The desert of Australia is home to 73 species of reptiles. Learn about some of these amazing species and how they survive and roam in their harsh desert environment. While they may be hard to spot out in the wild due to their ability to camouflage and rapidly change colour, you'll have the opportunity to get up close, touch and hold some of the reptiles. Make sure to bring your camera along to capture this rare encounter. Danny's love for reptiles started at a young age, catching lizards and frogs in his garden. Over the last nine years, Danny has been a snake catcher and wildlife keeper at Ayers Rock Resort. Passionate about all creatures big and small, he has been educating, entertaining and inspiring others to protect our wildlife for future generations. Pogona is a genus of reptiles containing nine lizard species (according to some sources, but some others say eight) which are often known by the common name bearded dragons. The name "bearded dragon" refers to the "beard" of the dragon, the underside of the throat which can turn black if they are stressed or see a potential rival. They are adept climbers, spending significant amounts of time on branches and in bushes and near human habitation. Pogona species bask on rocks and exposed branches in the mornings and afternoons. They are found throughout much of Australia in a wide range of habitats such as deserts, shrublands and Eucalyptus woodlands. Several species of this genus, especially the central bearded dragon, are often kept as pets or exhibited in zoos due to their hardy nature and easy care in comparison to other exotic reptiles.
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Location: Yulara Northern Territory, Australia
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
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