Photo from Wikimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nI have mentioned that there is a Chinese Water Dragon and an Australian Water Dragon. \u00a0If you only had the opportunity to observe one of these then I would recommend the Chinese Water Dragon since they are typically larger and more colourful than their Australian counterparts. As well, the Asian variety also has a “Third-Eye”, also known as the Pineal Gland, which allows this Dragon to distinguish the difference in light much more effectively. \u00a0The Australian Water Dragon does have some powerful legs and sharp claws, which make them more effective climbers but I think a third eye and beautiful colours will trump powerful legs. \u00a0What do you think?<\/p>\n
Well, it looks like we are at the end of another Wild Fact. \u00a0I still have a lot to say about these awesome creatures but I guess it will have to wait for another day. \u00a0Thanks for stopping by and I will see all of you tomorrow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
So it looks like we are at the beginning of another week. \u00a0I hope you enjoyed your weekend and are ready for another thrilling week of animal facts. \u00a0We are going to start it off by learning a little more about dragons, the Water Dragon, to be specific. \u00a0There are two types of Water Dragons – the Australian and Chinese Water Dragon. \u00a0I am sure you can guess where each of these different reptiles can be found. \u00a0In today’s Wild Fact we will be looking at the species in general with a few specific details about each sub-species. \u00a0So <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4523,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4024,52],"tags":[348,1979,1981,1980,1475,4025,1978,1982],"yoast_head":"\n
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