Underrated animals: Great desert skink

This little orange lizard lives with his mum and poos outside. What's not to love?

The great desert skink (Liopholis kintorei) can be found in the deserts of the Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia.

They live in large burrows in family groups, which is extremely unusual for reptiles.

Cast your vote for Australia's most underrated animal here.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-08-01/science-week-underrated-australian-animal-vote/105582104

Featuring:
Christine Ellis Michaels, Warlpiri ranger
Dr Rachel Paltridge, Indigenous Desert Alliance

Production:
Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer
Jacinta Bowler, Producer
Rebecca McLaren, Producer
Hamish Camilleri, Sound Engineer
Petria Ladgrove, Executive Producer
Petria Ladgrove, Executive Producer

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