Get ready to bask in our new episode of Ask An Expert as we take a look at all things lizards - as voted by you!
Australian evolutionary biologist and ecologist Professor Rick Shine from @macquarieuniversity joins us to answer all of your questions on our four-legged friends!
Below are the questions from this episode of Ask An Expert.
To find out more about Rick, visit www.canetoadsi....
1:23 How many different species of lizards are found in Australia?
2:08 What is the biggest native lizard?
2:53 How many species of blue tongue lizards are there?
3:40 Why do frillneck lizards have frilled necks, and how do they work?
5:23 Are eastern bearded dragons in decline? I see a lot less than I used to.
6:22 How are those tiny, endangered trap door type burrowing lizards going? I think they live in desert areas?
7:34 How and why do lizards drop their tails?
9:09 How long does it take for a lizard to regrow its tail?
9:48 Can all lizards drop their tails?
10:23 Do lizards see in black and white or colour?
11:06 Is it true that some types of lizards can go their whole life without drinking water and if so, how do they survive?
12:07 I have heard that shingleback lizards mate for life - is this true?
14:51 What is your prediction for how long it will be until shinglebacks are extinct?
15:49 What is the most common legless lizard species in NSW?
17:48 What is the difference between a lizard and a snake?
19:28 What are legless lizards?
20:27 Are there any unique adaptions lizards in Australia have undergone as a result of isolation in Australia?
21:31 Are there any specifications to Australian lizards like for Australian mammals?
22:21 Does Australia have any dangerous lizards?
23:05 Why do lizards enjoy basking in the sun?
24:03 How long are lizards pregnant for and how many babies can they have at a time?
25:56 Which lizard populations have been most impacted by cats?
27:03 Is changing climate affecting the distribution of lizard species?
28:48 What is being done to control the spread of Nannizziopsis?
30:19 What can we do to make our yards more hospitable for lizards?
31:24 How closely related are modern day lizards and dinosaurs?
32:11 What are some lizard dreamtime stories?
32:45 How long do lizards live on average?
33:31 What's your favourite aussie lizard, Rick?
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