Monogamous Lizards - Meet the Shinglebacks

[Warrigal]

Also known as Sleepy Lizards, these large skinks have some unusual behaviour.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-16/life-death-and-grief-of-the-sleepy-lizard/8442252

 

[Falcon]

Interesting Warri. Thanks. Cute little fellows.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

 

[NancyNGA]

Doesn't stop me from wanting to visit Australia. Makes it even more interesting.

 

[Warrigal]

They may look ugly but they are no threat to anyone. As Falcon says, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and in their case, the holder.
Where I live these lizards are pretty rare. We have their less lumpy cousins, the blue tongue lizards. I would love some in my backyard but even if one does appear from time to time they don't take up residence. You need a licence to keep reptiles but they can come and live with you if the environment is suitable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BeGicQ-EAM