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The Australian thorny devil is covered with soft spines. When water lands on the thorny devil's back, whether by rain or just overnight dew, it runs down the reptile's spines and along thousands of tiny grooves, which carry the water to the corners of the thorny devil's mouth. Its colouring ranges from yellow to reddish-brown to black, depending upon which type of soil it is crossing. It is able to use camouflage as protection, because it can change colour to match the soil beneath it. This also helps its survival.
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Where are thorny devils found?
In the Semi-desert areas of Australia.
What color are thorny devils?
Thorny devils are essentially varying patchy shades of brown and gold, which enables them to blend in with their desert surroundings. Newly hatched baby thorny devils tend towards black in colour.
Does the thorny devil live in Tasmania?
No. Thorny devils do not live in Tasmania, but in the desert and semi-arid regions of mainland Australia.
How do spikes help thorny devils survive?
thorny devil lizards need spikes to camouflages in the desert that they live in so predators do not see them
What color are Devil?
Thorny devils are essentially varying patchy shades of brown and gold, which enables them to blend in with their desert surroundings. Newly hatched baby thorny devils tend towards black in colour.
What do the thorny devils spikes feel like?
Thorny devils' spikes are sharp.
How long can thorny devils get?
Thorny devils average less than 20cm in length.
Do thorny devils live in the Great Victoria Desert?
Yes, thorny devils are native to Australia and can be found in arid regions, including the Great Victoria Desert. These unique lizards thrive in dry environments and are well adapted to the harsh conditions of the desert. They primarily feed on ants and have specialized features to help them conserve water.
Do thorny devils make good pets?
Thorny devils can be good pets. It really depends on who you are.
Are thorny devils poisonous?
no
Can thorny devils climb cactuses?
No Thorny devils cannot climb cactuses. Incidentally, cacti are not even native to Australia, which is the natural environment of the thorny devil.
How do thorny devils kill their prey?
Thorny devils feed primarily on ants. They simply collect the ants with their sticky tongue.
