{"product_id":"blue-tongued-skink-magnet","title":"Bluetongue Skink magnet - Australian Wildlife","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAustralia’s Bluetongue Wonder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover bluetongue skinks (\u003cem\u003eTiliqua\u003c\/em\u003e spp.), one of the world's most unique and charismatic reptiles. Native to Australia and parts of Indonesia, bluetongue skinks are famous for their striking bright blue tongue — a surprising and effective defence mechanism that startles predators with a sudden flash of colour. With their robust build, friendly disposition, and fascinating behaviour, bluetongue skinks are beloved inhabitants of the Australian outback and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis premium magnet features stunning editorial wildlife photography that captures the unique charm and distinctive characteristics of these fascinating Australian lizards. The natural lighting showcases the robust build and friendly expression that make bluetongue skinks so endearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation Status: Least Concern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable in Australia (locally declining due to habitat loss and traffic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry forests, shrublands, grasslands, and gardens of Australia and Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Threats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traffic, cats and dogs, habitat loss due to urban expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous generalist eating snails, insects, and plant matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few lizards that gives birth to live young instead of laying eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir bright blue tongue is used to startle predators — the sudden flash of colour can deter threats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetongue skinks can live up to 20 years and grow to about 60 cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike most lizards, they give birth to live young instead of laying eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are omnivores with a varied diet of snails, flowers, fruit, and insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen threatened, they inflate their bodies, hiss loudly, and stick out their blue tongue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir blue tongue reflects ultraviolet light — extra intimidating for predators that can see UV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe collaborate with organizations that make a real, measurable contribution to wildlife conservation. Together, we build a community of wildlife ambassadors — one magnet at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith the purchase of this magnet, we donate €2.00 to wildlife conservation – allowing you to directly contribute to the preservation of bluetongue skinks and their Australian habitat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003cem\u003eAustralian Wildlife\u003c\/em\u003e collection — turn your fridge into a tribute to the most unique inhabitants of the Australian outback.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildlifemagnet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64034830418269,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1073\/4912\/files\/Blue_Tongued_Skink_magnet.png?v=1774897619","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplantenshop.nl\/en\/products\/blue-tongued-skink-magnet","provider":"Aquariumplantenshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}