Blue-tongued skinks are reptiles that stun everyone with their bright blue tongues. Scientists say they are masters of bluff and survival. This reptile is a native of Australia. Skinks can be found in ...

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When attacked, bluetongue skinks open their mouth suddenly and as wide as possible to reveal their conspicuously coloured tongues. This surprise action serves as their last line of defence to save ...

Blue-tongued skinks are popular pets among reptile enthusiasts. They’re relatively small lizards that only grow up to 24 inches long. They’re docile and like to eat insects, fruits, and vegetables, so ...

June 7 (UPI) --When most of us stick our tongue out, it's to taunt or tease -- or we're at the doctor's office. When the bluetongue skink sticks out its tongue, its trying to scare away would-be ...

Reconstruction of the most complete fossil lizard found in Australia, a 15 million year old relative of our modern blue tongues and social skinks named Egernia gillespieae, reveals the creature was ...