Releasing a pet into the wild is a lose : lose for both the pet and the environment. Footage was recently received of an Eastern Water Dragon swimming in waters above Lake McLaren and is a stark reminder that pets released to the wild can become a pest. Most pets (of any species) released to the wild do not survive but those that do will hunt native wildlife that don’t have the natural defences to protect themselves against a new predator in their environment. | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional

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The eastern water dragon is a master of both land and water! 🐉 With their sharp claws, powerful tails and keen survival instincts, they thrive in urban parks, bushland and waterways across the east coast of Australia. Male eastern water dragons are territorial and will jump into the ring to fight another male for dominance. What’s your favourite mythical-looking Aussie animal? #ausgeo #seeaustralia #reptilelife #naturedocumentary #waterdragon | Australian Geographic