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Smiling beauty

I was told it's a frilled-neck lizard.

 

Seen in Sydney wild life zoo.

 

Wiki:

The frilled-neck lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii ), also known as the frilled lizard or frilled dragon, is a species of lizard, which is found mainly in northern Australia and southern New Guinea. This species is the only member of the genus Chlamydosaurus. Its common name comes from the large frill around its neck, which usually stays folded against the lizard's body. C. kingii is largely arboreal, spending the majority of the time in the trees. The lizard's diet consists mainly of insects and small vertebrates. The frill-necked lizard is a relatively large lizard, averaging 85 cm (2.79 ft) in total length (including tail). It is also kept as an exotic pet.

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Taken on December 28, 2015