Lizards are the most diverse group of reptiles , with more than 6,000 known species, such as the well-known geckos and chameleons, which are all types of lizards.
In the arid bushes of central Australia, there is a kind of magical lizard. They have a unique appearance and are known as the ugliest guys in the animal world. He is the Australian Devil Lizard, whose scientific name is spiny lizard , a little devil with thorns.
Australian devil lizards usually grow to about 20 centimeters. Their bodies are covered with thorn-like spikes. The two longest thorns are just above the eyes, which makes it look like the animal has horns, like the horns of a devil. , which is why he got his name. But it looks more like a walking rose tree trunk! You may get a prick on your hand if you're not careful.
There is a spiny sarcoma on its back. This sarcoma is very prominent and looks like a head. He will lure the enemy to attack the wrong position when attacked. This method of deceiving the enemy is unique among lizards.
Although the Australian devil lizard cannot change color with the environment like the chameleon , it can hide itself by changing colors of red, yellow, and brown with the environment, and these three colors are the basic colors of the desert.
The devil lizard is very picky about food. It only eats ants . It will use its tongue to roll up the ants, one at a time! It can eat 30-50 ants in one minute! The key is that it has to eat thousands of them in one meal. The picture of him eating makes him suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder! Fortunately, one meal can last a long time. Otherwise, we would have to lie on the ant nest every day! !
The reason why this little guy is magical is actually because he has a special place. It drinks water with its feet! You can drink it even if you lower your head. This evolution may be related to the alertness of animals. Its feet and legs are covered with subtle lines, which are actually used to divert water. Not only the legs, but any part of its body that comes into contact with a humid environment can draw water to its mouth using the capillary principle. Like a tree, it draws water. This is also the skill it relies on to survive in arid and sandy areas!
Although the Australian devil lizard has a devilish appearance, it is indeed a completely harmless animal with a personality as docile as an angel, which is why some people are attracted to it.
