Facts about Australian Thorny Devil
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Each Australian Thorny Devil consumes up to 3,000 ants per day, making them one of the most specialized ant-eating reptiles in the world.
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Coloration of the Australian Thorny Devil shifts between darker tones in cool morning temperatures and lighter shades as the lizard warms up.
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Moloch horridus, the scientific name of the Australian Thorny Devil, places it in a monotypic genus found only in Australia's arid and semi-arid regions.
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Slow-moving and deliberate, the Australian Thorny Devil walks with a rocking motion, freezing in place when threatened by predators.
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A false head structure on the neck of the Australian Thorny Devil can fool predators when the lizard tucks its real head down between its forelegs.
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Despite its fearsome appearance, the Australian Thorny Devil is a harmless lizard that feeds almost exclusively on small black ants.
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The Australian Thorny Devil collects water through its skin via tiny channels between its scales that channel moisture directly to its mouth.