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Blue-tongued skinks are popular pets among reptile enthusiasts. They’re relatively small lizards that only grow up to 24 inches long. They’re docile and like to eat insects, fruits, and vegetables, so ...

Blue-tongued skinks are reptiles that stun everyone with their bright blue tongues. Scientists say they are masters of bluff and survival. This reptile is a native of Australia. Skinks can be found in ...

When bluetongue skinks are attacked, they don’t curl up or run for cover. Instead, they stick out their vibrant tongues to scare away predators. This type of reaction, called a deimatic display, is ...

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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Schaneè Anderson, with the Sedgwick County Zoo, brought an interesting creature to be a guest on the Wild Side segment on KSN News at Noon on Friday. She held a blue-tongued ...

Learn how these two lizards can be both alike and different with the Memphis Zoo. Learn how these two lizards can be both alike and different because of how they have adapted to their environments ...

Instead of a Father’s Day celebration, Terry Moore had a special request this year: that his family throw a 30th birthday party for his pet lizard. Though he can’t blow out candles or croon along as ...

Researchers investigate how the blue-tongued skink uses a full-tongue display to deter attacking predators. When attacked, bluetongue skinks open their mouth suddenly and as wide as possible to reveal ...