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Definition of northern blue-tongued skink

northern blue-tongued skink

Plural:northern blue-tongued skinks
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Australian A large, smooth-scaled, and ground-dwelling lizard (subspecies Tiliqua scincoides intermedia) native to the tropical and subtropical savannas of northern Australia, distinguished by its stout body, relatively short limbs, and a bright blue tongue used in defensive displays to ward off predators.

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"Due to its docile temperament and striking appearance, the Northern blue-tongued skink has become a highly popular reptile to keep as a pet."

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