In a sandy, sun-baked desert in Australia, a friendly bearded dragon named Ziggy just wants to make friends. But every time he lifts his arm to say hello, the other animals scatter. Follow along as Ziggy discovers that different animals communicate in different ways and that kindness sometimes means learning someone else’s language.

In this episode, Carie, Lincoln, and Eliza explore the world of bearded dragons with fun facts and an original, kid-friendly story.  

Kids will discover:

• What’s behind that “bearded” name 
• How bearded dragons communicate 
• The unique way that bearded dragons stay hydrated in the desert 

Keep exploring:

• Download a bearded dragon coloring sheet
• Follow us on Instagram @wildandkindkidspod
• Show us your coloring sheet or request an animal: [email protected]
• Sign up for email updates

Learn along with us and explore some of the resources we consulted:

• Bearded Dragons: Facts and photos (National Geographic) 
• Central Bearded Dragon (Cosley Zoo) 
• Bearded Dragon (Elmwood Park Zoo)