Some lizards could be mistaken for plastic statues: brilliantly
colored, attractive to look at, but with the personality of,
well, a plastic statue. Not so the Bearded Dragon, a mid-size
lizard, comprised of seven species, all native to arid regions
of Australia. The rich, earth-tone coloration of the Bearded
Dragon is, by lizard standards, beautiful. Their namesake
feature, the beard, is comprised of folds of flexible skin and
scales. Though fearsome looking with beard puffed out, the
Bearded Dragon is actually gentle-spirited. In addition to his
unique and dramatic appearance, there are several more reasons
he is a much sought after pet. Social Skills - Unlike some
lizards which prefer to be left alone, the Bearded Dragon adapts
well to humans. He actually seems to enjoy human company. In
fact, daily handling is recommended to maintain his trust and
attention. Bearded Dragons have many interesting social skills,
for example: Animated Behaviors - In the wild, the Bearded
Dragon is an adept climber. A diurnal