Whenever the Australian frilled lizard (a member of the dragon family) feels threatened, it stands on its hind legs, opens its mouth and expands a flap of skin that creates a circle around its head. If that doesn’t intimidate its predator, it turns and scurries off with its frill still wide open.This circle of frill, not only helps in the warding-off-others department, but it also can be used to help the lizard regulate its body temperature. Because of these attributes, I think the frilled lizard is truly inspiring: Can you imagine if you could scare others off like this on those days when you’re simply not in the mood to talk? That would be a sight to see!
- Photo from Encyclopedia Britannica
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