Originally Pogona commonly known as Bearded Dragon comes from the desert of Australia. On each region you will find different Bearded Dragons and the most common ones are Pogona Vitticeps and Pogona Barbata.
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The climate there varies from arid to semi-arid which makes perfect environment for several animals including the Bearded Dragon. This reptiles feel best in dry, hot climate with less water and humidity. The temperature is crucial for them as it helps with proper development and growth. Water is almost equally important since Bearded Dragons need water to hydrate and to cool down. When they look for refreshment they may sit in shallow water or run though it.
As you can imagine there is not too much vegetation in the desert. For this reason you will often find wild Bearded Dragons in the open woodlands looking for food and shelter.
During the hottest hours of the day they usually look for cooler places, such as the burrows or under boulders. In the mornings and afternoons, Bearded Dragons prefer to have some pleasant sun bath. They do it in order to raise their body temperature and to help with food digestion. In the wild they often bask on branches, rocks or even on posts near farms. Your pet will highly appreciate if you will set him/ her a cozy basking spot. It is a sign of good health to see the lizard basking after the meal.
A common behaviour of Bearded Dragons, in their natural habitat, is brumation. It is a dormant state the lizard will go into, when the weather conditions are inhabitable. In Australia the temperatures may rapidly drop or the sun can be too strong for a period of time. In such seasons it is difficult for Bearded Dragons to find source of food or water. To save their body heat and energy they may go into a brumation state. During this time they look for shelter in the burrows, between rocks or dig a whole in the ground.
For more information about Bearded Dragon in the wild and his natural habitat I recommend you to watch the documentary below:
