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This little orange lizard lives with his mum and poos outside. What's not to love?
The great desert skink (Liopholis kintorei) can be found in the deserts of the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia.
They live in large burrows in family groups, which is extremely unusual for reptiles.
Cast your vote for Australia's most underrated animal here.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-08-01/science-week-underrated-australian-animal-vote/105582104Featuring:
- Christine Ellis Michaels, Warlpiri ranger
- Dr Rachel Paltridge, Indigenous Desert Alliance
Production:
- Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer
- Jacinta Bowler, Producer
- Rebecca McLaren, Producer
- Hamish Camilleri, Sound Engineer
- Petria Ladgrove, Executive Producer
- Petria Ladgrove, Executive Producer
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