What is a pogona? How big are they? What do they eat? Few people know the answers to these questions. This essay will discuss these questions and more. Lets start with the types and what they are. What is a bearded dragon? A bearded dragon, or pogona, is a type of lizard. There are eight types of pogonas, all different and unique. The two most common bearded dragon species are the Pogona Vitticeps and the Pogona Minor Minor. Bearded dragons now live in the United States. But where did they come from? Why are they called bearded dragons? Where did they come from? Pogonas are often called “bearded dragons” because of the scales around their necks, which resemble a beard. They originated from Australia. They were introduced to the United States in the 1990s. Bearded dragons are found in pet shops across America. A good tip for people who want to buy a bearded dragon is to know how long they can grow. How long are bearded dragons? How old can they get? Bearded dragons are usually around eight inches to one foot long. If they are treated well, they can live up to thirteen years. In the wild they only live about seven years. Bearded dragons can live over thirteen, but only with the right care. One way one can treat them well is by feeding them. …show more content…
Bearded dragons eat animals such as crickets, redworms, and black soldier fly larvae. They can eat fruit such as grapes, blackberries, and peaches. They can eat vegetables such as carrots, raw bell peppers, and celery. Some foods they cannot eat are lettuce, spinach, or avocados. Bearded dragons could get very sick and even die. There are also lots of poisonous items they cannot have. Some of those items are tulips and sweet peas. Bearded dragons can eat lots of foods, but there are also a lot of things they cannot have. They can behave to these foods in many different
(blackdrago.com) “Dragon images have been found on the Ishtar Gate of Babylon, on scrolls from China, in Egyptian hieroglyphs and Ethiopian sketches, on the prows of Viking ships, in bas relief on Aztec temples, on cliffs above the Mississippi River and even on bones carved by Inuits in climates where no reptile could live.” (McNeil) Stories of dragons can be found all through history. Over five thousand years ago, ancient Sumerian cultures had dragon legends in their religions. Modernly, few still believe dragons exist, they can still be found in our movies, books and video
Adult bearded dragons average 15 to 24 inches in length, while hatchlings are between 3 to 4 inches at birth. Young dragons grow fast and are sexually mature by one year of age. Juvenile beardeds usually start showing their coloration by two months of age. The initial cost of starting a habitat and establishing a food source colony is the most expensive part of breeding Bearded Dragons. The cage itself should be a terrarium large enough for two full-grown Bearded Dragons.
Dragons lie in the realm of fantasy; legendary creatures who are deeply rooted in magic and have captivated audiences for centuries. The depiction
These dragons live in the marshy area on the continent of Pyrrhia and are also carnivorous. They have thick, brown scales that resemble armor with amber and gold under scales. Mudwings are typically bulky and strong. If their body temperature is warm enough, they can breathe fire. Mudwings can blend into mud puddles and hold their breath for up to an hour. Dragonets, which are baby dragons, that hatch out of blood red eggs have scales that are almost impervious to fire. Some of the most notable Mudwings are Queen Moorhen, Clay, Umber, and Sora. The second dragon tribe of Pyrrhia is the Sandwings. These dragons live in the desert under the scorching sun. Just like the Mudwings, the Sandwings are also carnivorous. They have pale gold or white scales that resemble the surrounding desert sand. Sandwings have forked, black tongues and a poisonous barbed tail like that of a scorpion. They can use their barbed tails to poison their enemies. Since they live in the desert, Sandwings can survive a long time without water. They can breathe fire and bury themselves in the sand for camouflage. Some of the most notable Sandwings are Queen Oasis, Princess Blaze, Princess Blister, Princess Burn, Dune, Sunny, Queen Thorn, and
Australian films are usually criticised for their poor cinematography, weak storyline and terrible stereotypical actors. However, this is not the case for the superb all age 2011 film entitled ‘Red Dog’. Based on the true Australian legend, Red Dog is loved by many Australians; he roamed the outback in search for his owner John. This emotional movie amazed the whole of Australia, finding his way into the hearts of everyone he meets. The film portrays a positive picture of Australia’s national identity as many of the landscapes and Australian spirit can still be found across Australia nowadays, which is why Red Dog should enter the ‘Cannes Film Festival’. The portrayal of the setting, characters and language have all played
Though the dragon may be large (approximately 45 feet long, 10 feet wide), it is extremely light and aerodynamic. The dragon's wings are the longest limbs on the body; measuring approximately 25 feet in diameter (each wing). The wings are coated with a transparent covering that absorbs the humidity in the air, and keeps moist. The largest muscle in the dragon's body is directly connected to the wings. The muscle, in fact, divides into five large muscles, measuring 8 feet in diameter.
I visited the Oriental Institute of Chicago Museum, which contains various artifacts, I choose a Model Hippopotamus from Egypt. The hippopotamus is dated to Egypt’s Middle Kingdom, circa 1878 BC. According to wall text at the Oriental Institute of Chicago, hippopotamuses in Egyptian culture represented the enemies of the ruler. I was attracted to the Model Hippopotamus based on its size/shape, lines, texture, and the color.
Compare & Contrast Essay - How to Train Your Dragon and Eragon By Aastha Kumar How to Train Your Dragon and Eragon are both types of literature texts, which later were turned into featured films by DreamWorks Production and Davis Entertainment. Eragon is named after the book’s main protagonist ‘Eragon’ while the main character in How to Train Your Dagon is Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III. Both texts have a similar plot and characters, the texts revolve around the central theme of dragons. Both the main characters encounter a dragon, who later become their companions through their journey/mission. In Hiccup’s case his dragon is a male ‘night fury’ who he names ‘Toothless’ while Eragon names his dragon after his father’s dragon-Saphira.
entertainment. There are many precedents for dragons in medieval literature, two of the most prominent
In The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister tells how a beautiful, extraordinary, yet, self-centered blue fish learns that being beautiful isn’t the key to happiness. The blue fish came to find this lesson when he lost his friends. Pfister takes a simple ocean setting and explores the consequences of an individual’s arrogance toward their peers, the process of humbling of oneself, and the tremendous reward one feels when they learn to share. The story achieves these morals by the author’s use of detailed imager and also, the influence of minor characters on the antihero in order to reveal to the audience the true thematic message; selfish actions bring true happiness.
world we live in. Mythical creatures are created by people’s imaginations, hopes, fears, and most
Rickets is a bone disease that occurs in children as a result of a Vitamin D deficiency. This disease, which was nearly eradicated in the early 20th century, has become a re-emerging health concern for various countries in the past ten years. Certain factors such as poor nutrition as a result of low socioeconomic status or high concentrations of melanin in the skin can increase the chances of getting rickets. Sufficient Vitamin D levels are crucial to the functioning of the body, especially in the absorption of calcium. This essay will examine the causes, symptoms, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of rickets; as well as the importance of Vitamin D and calcium in the prevention and treatment of this disease.
There are two kinds of species of alligators. There is the American alligator and the Chinese alligator. Many people have a hard time telling the difference between alligators and crocodiles. Alligators are related in the same family as the crocodile, but these two animals are very different. An alligator’s upper jaw overlaps the lower jaw. Alligators have a broad snout while crocodile have a very narrow snout. Alligators have much less aggressive and energetic than the crocodiles. Alligators live in tropical climates and crocodiles live in somewhat colder climates. Their kingdom is Animalia. Their Phylum is Chordata. They come from the class Reptilia. Their order is Crocodylia. Their family is Alligatoridae. Their genus is Alligator and their species is alligator messissipiensis and they are known as American alligators.
People living in the medieval era created stories about creatures such as these and heroes that defeated them. In this way ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ uses medieval influences.
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