Monday, April 30, 2012

Texas Horned Lizard


                                                                Texas Horned Lizard


wildherps.com
The Texas Horned Lizard is a species of lizard found mostly in arid or semi arid areas from the south central United States to Northern Mexico. It is blends in perfectly with its sandy surroundings because of its light brown coloring. It is covered with sharp scales and spikes, which offer protection from small predators such as birds and snakes. However, the Texas Horned Lizard been labeled a threatened species, and its sharp exterior doesn't protect it from larger predators. Because of this, it has developed a strange characteristic- the ability to squirt blood from the sinuses behind its eyes(Environmental Graffiti). The disgusting taste of the blood will make any predator think twice before making the Texas Horned Lizard its dinner. 
neatorama.com
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/species/thlizard/


3 comments:

  1. this one of the worst things you can encounter in Texas. But they are the most coolest things ever.

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  2. This is very interested that they shoot out their own blood as defense.

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  3. this is interesting and disgusting all at the same time.

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