Australian eastern water dragon
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2025 4:52 pmI took the picture a few days ago in Brisbane. The species was first described by John Edward Gray in 1831. Australian water dragons are extremely shy in the wild, but readily adapt to continual human presence in suburban parks and gardens. They are fast runners and strong climbers. When faced with a potential predator, they seek cover in thick vegetation, or drop from an overhanging branch into water. They are able to swim totally submerged, and rest on the bottom of shallow creeks or lakes for up to 90 minutes, to avoid detection.
