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The post This Spiky Lizard Eats Thousands of Ants Every Day<\/a> appeared first on A-Z Animals<\/a>.<\/p>\n Click here to watch on YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n The Thorny Devil<\/strong> is a small, four-inch lizard perfectly adapted to survive Australia\u2019s harsh, arid desert environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Advanced defenses include spiky armor<\/strong>, leaf-like walking movements, and a \u201cfalse head<\/strong>\u201d decoy to trick larger predators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Thorny Devils strategically position themselves along trails to consume thousands of ants<\/strong> daily.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Despite its intimidating name, Moloch horridus<\/em>\u2014better known as the thorny devil\u2014is actually a small desert lizard found in Australia. It\u2019s one of Australia\u2019s most striking-looking reptiles. As seen in this YouTube video<\/a>, the thorny devil is like a miniature dragon; it\u2019s packed with defensive and survival features that allow it to thrive in even the most inhospitable conditions.<\/p>\n Small and specialized, the thorny devil moves easily through the arid scrublands and deserts of its native Australia. Despite its fearsome appearance, the thorny devil is actually a small and unassuming reptile. However, the thorny devil must constantly eat to maintain its energy, often sitting along active trails to consume thousands of ants at a time. With their specialized diet, unique movements, and false heads, thorny devils are among the most distinctive reptiles on Earth<\/a>.<\/p>\nWatch the Video<\/h2>\n
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Meet the Thorny Devil<\/h2>\n