When threatened, these dragons can sprint on the surface of the water using their powerful hind legs, and their long, muscular tail for balance.

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Eastern Water Dragon

Its bright yellow eyes give away this crow-like Australian native. Known to stash food in tree crevices like a feathered squirrel.

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Pied Currawong

The females of this species can lay an astonishing 8,000–30,000 eggs in a single clutch—and the eggs, tadpoles, young toads and adults are all poisonous.