Frilled-Neck Lizard Attacks Man in Outback Australia

A budding wildlife photographer had a close call with a frilled-neck lizard. Ricky Mackenzie said he was exploring northwest of Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, when he saw the lizard on a dirt road. The 18-year-old said he tried to move the animal to safety, but it turned and chased him.

Mackenzie said: “I see a lot of frillies. I didn’t want this one to get run over. I tried to help but he didn’t want a bar of it.”

The video shows the lizard chasing Mackenzie, before climbing up his leg and torso.

“It climbed right up my body. I had to pull it off and it then ran away.”

Credit: Ricky Mackenzie

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[mantisynth]

i like how it doesn't do anything after it climbs onto the guy's side. lizard really said "i don't know, i never thought i'd get this far"

[Axelantic]

This dude was running barefoot, backwards, and away from a frilled lizard, and he still held the camera more steady than 99% of the people who record fights.

[nickgreek]

You've got to admit. This little dude has some nerve.

[bullmilk]

Barefoot in Australia? I bet he moonwalks through minefields in his spare time.

[YepOkay]

Even though it's trying to kill you, the way it hops up and down as its chasing you is kind of adorable.

[crash-testproductions]

Lizard : Be afraid of my gigantic head !
Guy : Dude, this is Australia, you're the cutest thing I saw in a while here.

[__klainnsol]

I love how it chases you but does nothing, It’s so cute LMFAO

[Akimbo]

Australians really just living in Jurassic Park like it’s normal 😂

[Mellowspark]

I should get a couple of these to guard my house.

[phantomwraith]

I love how frilled lizards chase humans because "how dare those humans have the nerve to think im cute when im trying to be fierce"

[Mountainear]

He just wanted to give you an aggressive hug.

[TheNinjaFam]

Love how calm he is. How does this only have a million views after 7 years?

[xxdustinadamsxx]

He wasn't attacking the man, he was attacking the camera. lol

[yakzivz]

Lizard: I did not give you permission to film me!!!

[jxn]

Perfect guard dog! 😂😂😂 love these little guys! They make me think of the little raptors on Jurassic Park

[someday]

They are harmless, probably sees its reflection off the lens.They normally avoid humans.

[DanReyesB]

It's adorable.




He thinks he can intimidante an australian

[Allah_bize_salat_etti]

if you had come a few million years ago, it would show you

[Wahinies]

Nature is so cute when pint size critters are like locked in a battle for their life and we are just laughing.

[empegti]

This video is the most Australian video I've seen today