Bobtail lizard

Description:

Tiliqua rugosa is a short-tailed, slow moving species of blue-tongued skink found in Australia. T. rugosa has a heavily armoured body and can be found in various colours, ranging from dark brown to cream. Its snout to vent length varies from 260 to 310 mm (10 to 12 in), but it is a very heavy-bodied lizard for its length.

Habitat:

The habitat of the species includes shrublands and desert grasslands to sandy dunes. The species is widely distributed in arid to semiarid regions of southern and western Australia.

Notes:

It has a short, wide, stumpy tail that resembles its head and may confuse predators. The tail also contains fat reserves, which are drawn upon during brumation in winter. This skink is an omnivore; it eats snails and plants and spends much of its time browsing through vegetation for food.