Where do bearded dragons live? Bearded dragons are found across Australia, typically in arid or semi-arid environments. The Eastern Bearded Dragon is widespread, found in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.

Where are bearded dragons found in the wild?

Habitat. In the wild, bearded dragons' range extends across most of Australia. They typically prefer to stick to warm, arid areas: deserts, subtropical woodlands, savannas, and scrublands.

Where did bearded dragons originate?

Natural History

Bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps) originated in inland Australia. They can be found in arid, rocky, semi-desert regions and the arid open woodlands. They are diurnal (out during the day), but often spend the hottest part of the day in underground burrows and are well adapted to cool desert nights.