Research
What was actually measured
Researchers examined stomach contents from 14 free-ranging Central Bearded Dragons. Animal material accounted for 61% of measured dry-matter intake, plant material accounted for 16%, and much of the animal component came from a temporary abundance of winged termites.
The study described the species as an opportunistic predator using seasonal prey. It demonstrated dietary variety, not one permanent percentage for every age, location and season.
Evidence limit
What it does not prove
A sample of 14 animals from one field opportunity cannot define a universal lifelong feeding ratio. The unaccounted portion and the method of measuring dry matter also make simplistic social-media percentages misleading.
Wild diet data can improve our understanding of biology, but a safe captive feeding system must also consider growth, body condition, nutrient balance and the very different availability of food in captivity.