10 Of The World's Most Amazing Lizard Species
5. Thorny Dragon
Thorny dragon is mostly found in Australian deserts. It grows up to 20cm with a lifespan of between 15 to 16 years. Its color is normally desert brown or tan. It camouflages during cold weather to form a darker shade of its normal color. Its body is covered in spikes for defense. The lizard has soft tissues that resemble its head. The tissues are located on top of the neck. The purpose of the tissue is defense whereby the thorny dragon inserts its real head in case it senses danger. For further survival mechanism in the desert, it simply deeps it limbs in water, the legs draw water by capillarity, the water is then transported to the mouth via the skin. It feeds on ants.
Thorny dragon is mostly found in Australian deserts. It grows up to 20cm with a lifespan of between 15 to 16 years. Its color is normally desert brown or tan. It camouflages during cold weather to form a darker shade of its normal color. Its body is covered in spikes for defense. The lizard has soft tissues that resemble its head. The tissues are located on top of the neck. The purpose of the tissue is defense whereby the thorny dragon inserts its real head in case it senses danger. For further survival mechanism in the desert, it simply deeps it limbs in water, the legs draw water by capillarity, the water is then transported to the mouth via the skin. It feeds on ants.
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06 November 2022
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