Shingleback, shingle-back skink, pinecone lizard, stump-tailed skink, bobtail, sleepy lizard or just plain “stumpy” are all names that identify one of Australia’s reptilian icons. Scientifically, we know it as Trachydosaurus rugosus, but a few authors refer to it as Tiliqua rugosa. As is often the case, the scientific classification is under debate. Four subspecies are … Continue reading The Iconic Australian Shingleback Skink—In The Wild And In Captivity