Horned lizard

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Horny Lizard
Regal Horned Lizard
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Phrynosomatidae
Genus:
Phrynosoma

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.

Diet[change | change source]

The horned lizard eats mostly ants or other crawling insects.

Description[change | change source]

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[change | change source]

  1. Morris, Neil; Hilary Bird, Paul Kilgour, Jenny Sharman (1998). Children's First Encyclopedia. Italy. p. 144. ISBN 1-84084-332-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)