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 rangerDr Rachel Paltridge, Indigenous Desert Alliance

Production:

Ann Jones, Presenter / ProducerJacinta Bowler...