Why do bearded dragons have "cheeks"?

[Lyrebird.Rainwing]

Just curious

 

[Claudiusx]

To pinch, duh.

-Brandon

 

[xp29]

To pinch, duh.

-Brandon

DRATS you beat me to it lmao

 

[Hazel_Basil10]

To pinch, duh.

-Brandon

Darn, beat me to it lol

 

[Lyrebird.Rainwing]

But what are they ACTUALLY for? I am genuinely curious

 

[Claudiusx]

There has to be excess skin in the neck/throat area for them to be able to puff out and display their signature beard. Without their "cheeks" (beards), they would just be... dragons.

-Brandon

 

[Lyrebird.Rainwing]

There has to be excess skin in the neck/throat area for them to be able to puff out and display their signature beard. Without their "cheeks" (beards), they would just be... dragons.

-Brandon

Ah okay, thank you!