Fun facts

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Frilled lizards are not poisonous or harmful to people.

Frilled lizards are usually active during the day, hunting insects,
ants, spiders and small mammals and lizards.

Frilled lizards have a cunning habit of moving to the opposite side of the tree trunk they are perched on when approached. If you try to walk around the side they will keep moving around the trunk trying to keep the tree between themselves and the approaching danger.

newly hatched lizards weigh anywhere between three to five grams

The frill contains many blood vessels and its opening helps regulate heat in the body.

The frill measures about 30 centimeters in diameter.

Frilled Neck Lizards are tree dwellers and excellent climbers. In fact, they spend over 90% of their time in trees.
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