Elusive ‘hidden dragon’ lizard has been confirmed in new areas of Australia’s Kimberley region, tripling its known range after years without sightings.

By Lauren Liebhaber June 4, 2025 3:59 PM The lizards were seen “running a short distance before crouching and pulling their limbs into their body to expertly mimic a pebble,” researchers said.

Elusive ‘hidden dragon’ lizard has been confirmed in new areas of Australia’s Kimberley region, tripling its known range after years without sightings.

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Elusive ‘hidden dragon’ lizard has been confirmed in new areas of Australia’s Kimberley region, tripling its known range after years without sightings.

By Lauren Liebhaber June 4, 2025 3:59 PM The lizards were seen “running a short distance before crouching and pulling their limbs into their body to expertly mimic a pebble,” researchers said.

Elusive ‘hidden dragon’ lizard has been confirmed in new areas of Australia’s Kimberley region, tripling its known range after years without sightings.

By Lauren Liebhaber June 4, 2025 2:59 PM The lizards were seen “running a short distance before crouching and pulling their limbs into their body to expertly mimic a pebble,” researchers said.

Elusive ‘hidden dragon’ lizard has been confirmed in new areas of Australia’s Kimberley region, tripling its known range after years without sightings.