King skink

King skink
Egernia kingii

Thanks to their size, these large terrestrial lizards are certainly worthy of the title, ‘king skink', but are actually named after an early explorer, Phillip Parker King.

They are found throughout the Park but are most often spotted amongst the bracken fern around Mussel Pool, sunning themselves on rocks or logs. They’re also partial to hanging out in a number of the Park’s work sheds, as well as an affectionately named individual, ‘Russel’ who frequently finds shelter inside Revolutions Transport Museum.

King skinks range in colour from the light olive-brown like this guy, through to almost black and grow up to 55cm in length (which is nearly twice the length of their bobtail cousins!).