Bearded Dragon Heads Found Under Eagle Nest in NSW Riverina
EAGLE EYED DISCOVERY
Over a dozen mummified bearded dragon heads have been discovered beneath a wedge-tailed eagle nest on a property in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia.
Zoologist Wyn Russell of ecology company Biosis made the find during a summer survey of rare and endangered species.
PREY REMAINS OVER SEASONS
The heads were remnants of prey fed by parent eagles to their chicks over several seasons. Russell noted that the lizards likely perched on fence posts and shrubs, making them easy targets for the eagles.
DRY CONDITIONS PRESERVED REMAINS
The dry conditions preserved the heads, allowing them to remain in excellent condition despite being discarded from the nest over an extended period.