Horned lizard
The Horned lizards (Phrynosoma) are a genus of lizard wlives in dry areas and deserts of North America. The female horned lizard lays her eggs in a hole in the ground.
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| Family: | Phrynosomatidae
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| Genus: | Phrynosoma
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Diet
The horned lizard eats mostly ants or other crawling insects.
Description
The horned lizard has strong armor to protect it from its enemies. It has pointed scales, as well as horns behind its head.[1]
References
- ↑ Morris, Neil; Hilary Bird, Paul Kilgour, Jenny Sharman (1998). Children's First Encyclopedia. Italy. p. 144. ISBN 1-84084-332-2.
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