At first, most people might think this lizard has a second head, but it actually...

Added: 2026-05-26

[00:00:00]When people or predators first lay eyes on a shingleback skink, they often mistake it for a two-headed creature.

[00:00:05]The shingleback is a friendly lizard that rarely bites. It's native to Australia, and it's got a thick, bumpy body and an eponymous tail that's also bumpy, which makes it look like it has a second head. The length, texture, and shape of the tail are all the same on purpose. The idea is that the predator can't tell which side to attack first.