The lizard that swallowed an umbrella / El lagarto que se tragó un paraguas

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ENGLISH
The Frill-necked Lizard, or Frilled Lizard also known as the Frilled Dragon, (Chlamydosaurus kingii) is so called because of the large ruff of skin which usually lies folded back against its head and neck. The neck frill is supported by long spines of cartilage, and when the lizard is frightened, it gapes its mouth showing a bright pink or yellow lining, and the frill flares out, displaying bright orange and red scales. The frill may also aid in thermoregulation.

Adult frill-necked lizards may grow up to one metre in total length. They often walk quadrupedally when on the ground. When frightened they begin to run on all-fours and then accelerate onto the hind-legs. In Australia, the frill-necked lizard is also known as the "bicycle lizard" because of this behaviour. Males are significantly larger than females both as juveniles and when mature. The frill of the Australian frilled dragon is used to scare off potential predators — as well as hissing and lunging. If this fails to ward off the threat, the lizard flees bipedally to a nearby tree where it climbs to the top and relies on camouflage to keep it hidden.

More info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frill-necked_Lizard

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CASTELLANO
El clamidosaurio (Chlamydosaurus kingii) es un reptil que habita en el sur de Nueva Guinea, norte y oeste de Australia. Es también conocido con el nombre de "clamidosaurio de King".

Como característica particular, cabe destacar una porción de piel que descansa detrás de su cabeza y sobre su lomo, una especie de collar con largas espinas de cartílago que se abre cuando se siente amenazado.

El clamidosaurio llega a medir unos ochenta centímetros de largo, siendo los machos bastante más grandes que las hembras. Es carnívoro y pasa gran parte del tiempo en los árboles al acecho. Su sentido de la vista es muy desarrollado, siendo capaz de capturar un insecto cuando pasa delante de él.

Este animal posee una gran capacidad de adaptación al medio ambiente. Los científicos australianos notaron que aprovechaba los constantes incendios del norte de Australia: después de un incendio, su estómago es capaz de alojar presas de mayor tamaño a las que captura habitualmente. Si bien muchos de estos reptiles mueren en los incendios, los sobrevivientes prefieren quedarse en la zona devastada para conseguir más fácilmente su alimento.

Más info: es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlamydosaurus_kingii

Taken in: España / Catalunya / Barcelona / Barceloneta (show map)

Taken on: April 6, 2008

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