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Description

The thorny devil is a reptile that is classified as a lizard. They have a spiny “false head” on the back of its neck, which the lizard shows to potential predators by tucking its chin. The devil’s thorny scales are ridged which allows the animal to collect water from any given part of its body and transfer it to its mouth.

Habitat & Range

The thorny devil tends to live in the scrubland and desert that covers most of central Australia. Where it lives is dictated more by the sandy soil and less by the climate. Unique Characteristics

The thorny devil gets its name because of the two large horned scales on its head that makes it look like the image of the devil. The lizard is also referred to as the “thorny dragon.” The coloring of their spines allows the thorny devil to camouflage well. Reproduction

The females lay three to ten eggs during the spring and summer season. The eggs hatch from underground after three to four months. wild Facts Diet Scientific Moloch horridus Its diet consists almost entirely of black ants and the water it Name collects from the dew that lands on its skin. The thorny devil has been known to eat thousands of ants a day. Weight 70 – 95 g

Predators, Threats & Conservation Length Up to 8 in The thorny devil’s biggest threat is being eaten by wild birds and goannas. For self-defense, they use their sharp spines to stop predators from eating them since they will be so difficult to Lifespan 15 – 20 years swallow. They will also puff up their chest to look even more threatening when they are in danger. Closest Frilled Lizards & Relatives Bearded Dragons Conservation Organizations

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is one of the most important conservation organizations in the world. They research the population changes of the thorny devil to monitor how they are doing. You can learn more at http://support.iucnredlist.org/species © Clark Creative Education Reflection Questions Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. Before you read the article, what did you know about thorny devils? What new information is most interesting to you?

2. If you were describing a thorny devil to someone who had never heard of one, what would you say? Use information from the text.

Description

The thorny devil is a lizard. It can live up to 20 years. It has a spiny “false head” on the back of its neck. The lizard uses it to scare away other animals. The scales are like thorns. These scales help move water from body parts to its mouth.

Habitat & Range

The thorny devil lives in the woodlands and desert of central Australia. Where it lives is guided mostly by the sandy soil. Unique Characteristics

The thorny devil gets its name because it has two horned scales on its head. The lizard is also called the “thorny dragon.” Its colors help it camouflage itself. Reproduction

The females lay three to ten eggs during spring and summer. The eggs hatch from underground after three to four months. Diet wild Facts The thorny devil eats black ants. It drinks water from Scientific the drops that land on its skin. The thorny devil eats Moloch horridus Name thousands of ants every day. Weight 70 – 95 g Predators, Threats & Conservation

The thorny devil’s biggest problem is being eaten by Length Up to 8 in birds and large lizards. Their sharp spines make it painful to be eaten. The thorny lizard puffs its chest Lifespan 15 – 20 years when it is in danger. Conservation Organizations Closest Frilled Lizards & Relatives Bearded Dragons The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a group of important people. They check on the thorny devil and other animals. You can learn more at http://support.iucnredlist.org/species © Clark Creative Education Reflection Questions Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. What is the most interesting thing about thorny devils? Use information from the text.

2. How would you describe thorny devils to someone who had never heard of one?

Thorny Devil A thorny devil is a reptile. It is a carnivore, which means it eats meat. Thorny devils live in Oceania. Did you know thorny devils can puff out there chest to make themselves look bigger to predators?