The College has a wide range of exotic animals, including a blue tongued skink – introduced here by Stephen, who is studying for a National Diploma Level 2 at Capel Manor College, Enfield.

Blue-tongued skinks comprise the Australasian genus, Tiliqua, which contains some of the largest members of the skink family (Scincidae). They are commonly called blue-tongued lizards or simply blue-tongues in Australia. As suggested by these common names, a prominent characteristic of the genus is a large blue tongue that can be bared as a bluff-warning to potential enemies.

For more information about Animal Care courses at Capel Manor College, visit: www.capel.ac.uk/animalcare