Bearded dragons are found in arid areas of Australia and are semi-arboreal, meaning they spend part of the time in low growing trees and shrubs. They feed on insects, other small invertebrates, flowers, and soft plant growth. Females lay 10-20 oblong, leathery eggs in a pit dug in sandy soil. The eggs are incubated by the sun for three months. Once hatched, the young fend for themselves.
Bearded dragons have a habit of basking in the sun.
This allows them to store heat so they can operate at lower temperatures. They also can partially regulate how much heat their body will absorb by changing the color of their skin between light and dark grayish brown. Different shades of brown are also linked to the physical state of the animal. For example, an injured, sick or dying dragon will display a brownish-black back and pale yellow legs. Bearded dragons are rather social animals.