The Bearded Dragon

1. The Bearded Dragon By: David Gage

2. Include The Following Information Choose a science that interests you. Research topic. Min. of 3 sources only one (1) can be the internet. Create a power point with a Min. of 20 slides Area of science physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, geology, astronomy. When did humans first start studying your topic, Why were they interested, what problem were they trying to solve???

3. Continued……… C. Describe how science in your topic has evolved over time. What changes have occurred and why did it change. D. Who are the scientists who have made the greatest impact on the area of science you are presenting? E. What is happening now and how do scientists predict the area of science will change in the future? 4. Remember to sum the information up into your own words. NO plagiarism

4. Many native regions They are a few habitats in Australia that the Bearded Dragon is native to, which is mainly grasslands, woodlands, savannahs, and deserts.

5. My resources My pet LIZARD (book) Keeping and breeding lizards http://ph.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100701034836AAMc0qB

6. Area of Science The Bearded dragon is under the category or area of science of BIOLOGY because it has to do with animals which could also be called agriculture.

7. A few images on this beautiful reptile

8. A few more images of this beautiful reptile

9. A few scientists who study my area of science (biology) Richard Goldschmidt Daniel Nathans Charles Lyell Alfred Wallace Gregor Mendel

10. How science in Bearded Dragons have evolved over time. What changes have occurred and why did they change Scientists and people began to wonder about this beautiful spikey creature, because it has a funny behavior. Such as, when it gets scared or threatened then it flattens it’s self then puffs out it’s throat which is rowed with spikes. People began to research this creature because it’s not like other reptiles even compared to the spike devil it’s a very amazing or exotic reptile.

11. Inventions or discoveries Bio-scanner Insulin sunlight is the source of energy in photosynthesis Vaccination ABOblood types in humans penicillin molecular structure of DNA break the genetic code of DNA and messenger RNA.

12. Requirements for good health and habitat. A bearded dragon MUST have a wide cage rather than a terrarium. When they are small then it’s okay to have a 20 gallon tank, but when they are an adult they require at least a 40 gallon tank. Usually you see sand in people’s tank even though it’s not required. When they are babies it’s not good to have sand because they can not handle the impaction digestion.

13. Previous slide continued… They need an ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, which mimics the sun, this helps them digest food even though it makes them hungry. A thermometer is good to have on your warm side of the tank and on the cool side. Usually people put the temperature at 80˚F on the cool side, if any colder they can become sick. But you should not go above 115˚F. It is also recommended to put a heating pad underneath the tank so when the light is off there will still be heat in the tank.

14. Items that you can put in and around the tank!!! Thermometer (temp. check) (inside) Heater bulbs (all over heat) (inside) UV ultraviolet light (Health) (inside) Bark (substrate) (inside) Plastic turf (substrate) (inside) Sand (substrate) (inside)(14in.long min.) Food & water bowls (health) (inside) Heating pad (Health & Heat) (outside)

15. Self defense & scaring techniques • Flattens it’s body. • Puffs out it’s throat that is rowed with spikes. • Hisses • Even if they seem like they show no fear if they are repeatedly scared they could become very sick and could very well die.

16. Creating a natural habitat Creating a natural habitat is easy If you know what your doing. Try your best to create a desert like environment with heat and coloration and decoration. Like sand colored rocks, and less spiny cactus, and pretty much anything else you would find in desert. You can only use sand when they are at least 14 inches long.

17. Taking care of your bearded dragon The easiest thing about them is that they are omnivores so they eat meat and plants but it’s important to stay away from certain fruits and veggies. The main thing people feed them are crickets, mealworms, and pinkies. It’s a good idea to spray their cage with water and they will sometimes drink the water but do it to keep the cage moist.

18. Taking care of your bearded dragon continued… When they are young usually feed them every day so to lower the cost get a plastic container or tank and put straw and a water bowl and cardboard toilet paper holders, you may also feed the crickets fish food to breed crickets.

19. Bearded dragon food Insects include, crickets, grasshoppers, mealworms, earthworms, super worms, silk worms. Greens include, turnip greens, collard greens, mustard greens, spinach, kale, chard, chicory, escarole, Boston lettuce. Other veggies and fruits (occasionally in small pieces) include, grated carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, apples, pears, bananas, grapes, oranges, cooked potatoes, peas, beans, strawberries, melon.

20. Don’t ignore your pet It is important to spend time with your pet and here is a numbered list of why… They are animals who love attention They can’t sit in their cage all the time. They need exercise because of their food.

21. The proper way to pick them up A lot of people don’t pick their reptiles up correctly, and sometimes it hurts them. So it’s important to pick them up correctly and here’s how… You could gently put your hand under their belly and support their tail. Because if you pick them up by their, head, tail, arms or legs you can seriously hurt your pet.

22. Signs of sickness If it doesn’t act like it normally does. If it’s not eating as much as it did before. If it’s feces looks different from usual. If it’s skin looks different besides shedding. Or if you see a cut.

23. Normal behavior They eat pretty much anything you put in front of them. They might scratch at the glass when they want out. They hiss when they are scared or threatened. Puff out their beard when they are scared or threatened.

24. Different types of Bearded dragons Regular bearded dragon Central bearded dragon Frilled bearded dragon

25. A few techniques used by the bearded dragons Putting food in their beard to save food for a while. Scratch at the tank when they want out. Eat their skin when they shed it believe it or not its actually good for them. Puffs out its beard when it feels threatened of scared.

26. Facts and Information They grow to be at least 20 inches long. Babies can’t handle the impaction process caused by sand. They love worms and crickets and grasshoppers. The males will most likely attack the females.

27. Bearded dragon features Spikes Long claws Pouch Eyes on the sides of their head.

28. Lizards are a good pet Lizards are a good pet. They are easy to take care of. These beautiful creatures do require a lot of attention. Otherwise they make no noise unless threatened or scared. They don’t smell bad. Cleaning their cage is easy. They love to play they could sit right their on your shoulder without you having to worry about them doing something they shouldn’t.

29. Information A bearded dragon is a lizard. Bearded dragons thermo regulate in the sun. Which means they get to hot then they go to cool shade or side. Then they get to cool and go back to their hot side or sun. This is why they require UV (ultraviolet) rays to give them vitamins they don’t get from bugs and to keep them warm.

30. Impaction Digestion Impaction can be caused by your substrate or food. Calci- sand Incorrect temperature for digestion. Play sand Food that doesn’t move properly through their digestive track.

31. Signs of impaction Will stop going to the bathroom regularly. Bowel movement not in a couple days. Hind legs will tend to drag. Partial paralysis Bump or lump on their back

32. Fun information They are fun to watch eat. They are amusing They are loving reptiles. They love having attention. They are a very cool pet to have.

33. Communication Bearded dragons have a few ways to communicate and here’s how they do it… Changing their color. Different movements. Hissing (mainly at humans) Changing body shape.

34. End credits THANKS FOR WATCHING MY POWER POINT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ms. Hutchison’s science class 2011-2012 A very good power point for a very great rocking science teacher Thanks Ms. Hutchison!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!