bearded dragons are found in the wild throughout much of australia.
where are bearded dragons found in the wild?
throughout much of australia
pogona is a genus of reptiles containing eight lizard species (according to some sources, but some others say nine) which are often known by the common name bearded dragons. the name "bearded dragon" refers to the "beard" of the dragon, the underside of the throat which can turn black if they are stressed or see a potential rival. they are adept climbers, spending significant amounts of time on branches and in bushes and near human habitation. "pogona" species bask on rocks and exposed branches in the mornings and afternoons. they are found throughout much of australia in a wide range of habitats such as deserts, shrublands and "eucalyptus" woodlands.
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metabolic bone disease (mbd) is a collective term for several common diseases/illnesses that can be fatal for bearded dragons. a main attribute of mbd is weakening of the skeletal structure and possible deformation. it occurs in bearded dragons due to malnutrition or the use of improper lighting, meaning they are unable to properly assimilate calcium from their diet or there isn't enough in their diet. most bearded dragons in captivity will be fed supplementation and all will need a uvb light to enable them to properly use calcium in their diet. typical foods that bearded dragons eat, including kale, mustard greens, and collard greens, are high in calcium and should be eaten daily along with other leafy greens and vegetables to have a well balanced diet bearded dragons require uvb lights to process calcium in their diet. without processing this calcium, their bodies will use calcium from their bones, therefore weakening them. symptoms seen in bearded dragons with mbd include bumps in the legs, twitches or tremors, bumps along the spine or tail, a swollen bottom jaw, and jerky movements.
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