A Blue-tongued Skink (commonly called blue-tongued lizard) basks on a rural road near Hyden, Western Australia, Australia.
A Blue-tongued Skink (commonly called blue-tongued lizard) basks on a rural road near Hyden, Western Australia, Australia. This skink (Tiliqua rugosa) has a heavily armoured body and can be found in various colours, ranging from dark brown to cream. It has a short, wide, stumpy tail that resembles its head and may confuse predators. The tail also contains fat reserves, which are drawn upon during brumation in winter. This skink is an omnivore; it eats snails and plants and spends much of its time browsing through vegetation for food. It is often seen sunning on roadsides or other paved areas.
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Location: Dragon Rocks, Hyden, Western Australia, Australia
Photo credit: © Andrew McInnes / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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