The short-horned lizard is often referred to as a “horned ... efforts to eradicate ants—their staple food—and the pet trade have all contributed to this.

Base color is tan, orange-brown, or reddish brown and typically matches the sand on which the lizard lives; the back is marked with rows of dark, circular blotches. HABITAT: The flat-tailed horned ...

When you think of “gory” animals, creatures like great white sharks, tigers, and vampire bats might come to mind. But the most gruesome defense mechanism of any animal belongs to something ...