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Bearded dragons, whose scientific name is pogona, are native to Australia. They are a genus that belongs to the order of squamata and within this to the family of agamas ( agamidae). Agamas - and thus also the genus of bearded dragons - belong to the iguana family and therefore are lizards! Bearded dragons are a rather concise genus, as there are only eight different species. It is possible that there are other, as yet undiscovered species, but currently only eight species of bearded dragon are officially recognised. All eight species are native to Australia and have not spread globally - at least not in the wild, as bearded dragons are now kept as popular pets in many countries around the globe! So, what basics should beginners know if they wish to keep a bearded dragon as a pet? The essential basic knowledge is taught in this book in an easy and understandable way! 1. Introduction 2. The Eight Types 3. Single Housing, Groups and Socialisation 4. Genders 5. Purchasing Bearded Dragons 6. The Terrarium 7. Diet and Nutrition 8. Supplements 9. Brumation 10. Behaviour 11. Common Diseases