The Closet
a little more than 20 cm, the thorny devil is named for the spines that had on his body. It is part of the family of lizards and live in Australian deserts. Despite its aggressive appearance, is harmless
The thorny devil is a reptile whose body is covered with thorns. He lives in arid areas and has the ability to change color to blend with the environment. When it comes into contact with water, the liquid is led directly to the mouth through small gaps on his body. Has part lower neck covered with thorns, so as to deceive predators. When he opens his collar, in fact, the show that presents itself to the victim is far from reassuring.
Despite the appearance, eats mostly ants.
is actually a "mirmecofago specialist" in that it feeds on ants and termites in the form of eggs, larvae and pupae.
can survive beyond the age of 20.
Identikit
Name: Moloch horridus
Habitat: Australian deserts
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