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Thorny devils are unusual lizards, covered all over with sharp thorn-like protuberances. They are not the sort of lizard one is encouraged to pick up - hence the name, devil. They are best avoided.
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∙ 10y agoThe thorny devil has a false head, or a decoy head equipped with extra sharp thorns on the back of its neck which it will present to predators, protecting its real head by hiding it between its front legs. The predators go for the false head, and the thorny devil's more vulnerable pars remain safe.
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What is the thorny devil's instinct?
The thorny devil's instinct is to defend itself from predators. It possesses a 'false head' behind its neck. When a predator comes, it dips its real head to the ground and to expose its 'false head'.
Is te thorny devil a mammal?
The thorny devil isn't a mammel
How big is a thorny devil when born?
Thorny devils are hatched, not born. When first hatched, they are about 7 cm in total head to tail length.
Is there an order to the Thorny Devil?
Yes. The Thorny devil belongs to the order Squamata.
What is the male thorny devil called?
There is no specific name for a male thorny devil.
What are some differences between the thorny devil and the Tasmanian devil?
the thorny devil is a lizard and the tasmanian devil is sort of a dog. also the tasmanian devil lives in tasmania and the thorny devil lives in south australia
What is the thorny devil covered in?
The thorny devil's body is covered with sharp protuberances, or spikes.
How match does a thorny devil cost?
a thorny devil cost 90 to 1,000 dollars
Why is the thorny devil population so small?
As the thorny devil is not endangered, there are no accurate figures available on its population. Websites that state the thorny devil is endangered, with around 1000 reptiles remaining, are incorrect.
How does a Thorny devil breathe?
Thorny devils breathe using lungs. The thorny devil is a reptile, and all reptiles breathe using lungs.
What does a baby Thorny devil look like?
Just like the adult Thorny Devil only smaller. Thorny Devils reach maturity at about three years old.
The aboriginal name for thorny devil is what?
There are many aboriginal dialects. In the language of the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara people, who populate the area where the thorny devil is mostly found, the thorny devil is known as Ngiyari.
