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The short-horned lizard is often referred to as a “horned toad” or “horny toad” because its squat, flattened shape and short, blunt snout give it a toad-ish look. There are over a dozen recognized horned-lizard species found in the deserts and semi-arid environments of North and Central America, from southern Canada to Guatemala.

Characteristics and Diet

Species are distinguishable by the formidable crown of horns adorning their head and the numerous spines across their back. Their coloring can be yellowish, gray, or reddish-brown depending on the environment they inhabit, and, combined with their shape, affords them considerable camouflage on the surface. They feed primarily on ants, waiting for one to unsuspectingly crawl by before snapping it in and swallowing it whole. They are also known to eat grasshoppers, beetles, and spiders.

Defensive Adaptations

Despite their spiky features, short-horned lizards are preyed upon by a number of creatures, including hawks, roadrunners, snakes, lizards, dogs, wolves, and coyotes. Consequently, beyond their natural camouflage, they have adapted a pair of remarkable talents. In order to ward off hungry predators, short-horned lizards are capable of inflating their bodies up to twice their size, resembling a spiny balloon. And if this proves insufficient, some species employ one of the animal kingdom’s most bizarre defensive mechanisms: they shoot blood from their eyes.

The ominous squirting blood emanates from ducts in the corners of their eyes and can travel a distance of up to three feet. It’s meant to confuse would-be predators, but also contains a chemical that is noxious to dogs, wolves, and coyotes.
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shepley458

I've lived in Colorado, Arizona and now in California. So, you'll see plenty of puzzles from all three states - plus from all my travels. I only post my own photos. Hopefully, I'll provide puzzles that will bring a smile and enjoyment. I have an extensive collection of Hummels. (IF there are any specific ones you'd like to do as a puzzle - IF I have it - I'll be happy to create the puzzle for you to do)
Enjoy your evening.

jonbee

Hi, shepley458! I do live in northern AZ... I enjoyed your newest Hummel! They just are so sweet, an elderly friend gave me my first one years ago and I was hooked!

shepley458

jonbee - do you live in AZ?
I just posted another Hummel - that I thought you may enjoy. I know you enjoy them - so I'll be posting more - stay tuned!

jonbee

Oops, I forgot to add that the written information for this was taken from the National Geographic webpage, but I did take the photo many years ago. We hardly see them any more...sadly!

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