The Thorny Devil
Classification
The thorny devil is part of the reptile family. the thorny devil also known as the mountain devil,thorny lizard and moloch. Did you know that it can run up to 60 kph?
Habitat and lifestyle
The thorny devil lives in scrubland & deserts. They are covered in hard, sharp spikes and scales to dissuade predators.
Not only does it make them risky to touch or bite for predators, it also makes them difficult to be swallowed as well.
Size and appearance
The Thorny Devil can be up to 20 cm long and they are red,tan,gray and
brown in colour.
Hunting and eating
The Thorny Devil can eat up to 3000 ants in a day & Estonian devil has spikes all over his back.
Conservation status
They are of least concern which means they are in no immediate danger
Other interesting facts
The thorny devil can run up to 60 kph. They have a false head on the back of their neck.
