to fight back
to ward of predators
Yes the frill necked lizard is a Australian Reptile. (go to the link below for a picture)
No. Frilled lizards are not dinosaurs, nor is any kind of lizard.
Frilled lizards use their frills for scaring their predators away.
Camouflage, their frill umbrella, and hissing while bearing their teeth.
the frill around its neck
its used to frighten off predators, making the lizard seem bigger than it really is
The main predators of frilled neck lizards are birds of prey, snakes, and larger lizards. These predators are able to catch the frilled neck lizard either on the ground or in the trees where they live. The frilled neck lizard has developed its unique defensive display of extending its frill to try to scare off potential predators.
The Australian frilled lizard, also known as the frill-necked lizard, is native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea. It gets its name from the frill of skin around its neck that can be erected as a defense mechanism to make the lizard appear larger and more intimidating. They are primarily arboreal, meaning they spend a lot of their time in trees, and they are carnivorous, feeding on insects and small vertebrates.
Frill-necked lizards are not poisonous.
The frilled lizard defends itself by opening its frill around its neck to appear larger and more intimidating to potential threats. It may also hiss, lunge, or run away to escape danger.
When threatened, a frilled lizard will open its mouth to expose its brightly colored frill, which can startle predators or rivals by making the lizard appear larger and more intimidating. It may also hiss and lash its tail as a warning display to deter potential threats. Additionally, frilled lizards are fast runners and can quickly flee from danger to seek safety in nearby trees or bushes.