Meet the New Guinea blue-tongued skink. If you watch closely you’ll catch a glimpse of its bright blue tongue! This color serves primarily as a warning signal to predators, but it also aids in communication between skinks. Because their tongue can be spotted over longer distances, it can ward off unwanted skink visitors, act as a way for members of the same family to spot each other, and may even make individuals more attractive to potential mates. Video taken at Nashville Zoo. #WorldLizardDay #

Have you heard of the blue-tailed skink? Meet the Year 5 class from Christmas Island who wants you to know more about the small native skink with a blue tail that was once widespread on Christmas Island. 🫶🏼🦎 ​ 🏝🦎 The critically endangered blue-tailed skink was brought back from the brink of extinction by a local breeding program. Since their wild releases, the skinks are now living well on two Cocos (Keeling) Islands – Pulu Blan and Pulu Blan Madar. ​ Thank you to the wonderful students and

Explore the fascinating world of blue-tongue skinks, known for their incredible defense mechanism of flashing their bright blue tongues to ward off predators. In this video, we dive into blue-tongue skink facts, debunk common myths, and discuss their habitat, diet, and unique survival strategies. Learn how these lizards use their blue tongues to deter threats and thrive in the wild. | The Reptile Zoo