The Frilled Dragon Chlamydosaurus kingii (or the Frilly-Neck Lizard) is part of the family - Dragon - which is a sub-species of the Lizard. They are generally active throughout the day and can move very fast on their two hind legs. The Frilled Dragon can be found in Australia, where the conditions are that of a wet-dry forest. In other words, they can be found in northern Queensland and the Northern Territory. It's diet consists of insects mainly, but also spiders and other small lizards that threaten it.
The total length a Frilled Dragon can reach is between 70cm up to 95cm. The colour varies according to it's environment, with the male displaying the brighter colours. The "Frill", when not threatened, lays around it's shoulders and neck. When threatened the lizard will flare out it's "Frill" by opening wide it's mouth. This is possible due to a set of cartilaginous rods which are connected to the muscles of the tongue and jaws in such a manner that, when the mouth gapes widely, the frill is extended, ruff-like around the head. This effect displays a broad, rounded expanse of bright red and orange scales. There is also some speculation about the frill aiding the regulation of the body temperature. Breeding generally occurs around September. The female lays between 8-23 eggs per clutch around November (Generally only 1 clutch per season but some females can lay 2) and by February the hatchlings start appearing weighing around 3-5 grams each.
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