1.4K views · 65 reactions | Reptile House's new Western shingleback skink habitat will transport you down under!  This unique lizard lives in barren environments of Australia and feeds on plants and invertebrates. Its short, stumpy tail resembles their head and serves as protection from predators as well as their shingle-like scales on their body, which are known as "osteoderms". | Audubon Zoo | Facebook