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Thorny devils live in the desert and semi-arid outback regions of Australia. It thrives in sandy or sandy loam regions where it is camouflaged against the ground, and where the main vegetation is spinifex or sparse mallee scrub.
The thorny devil, which is also sometimes known as the Moloch, is mostly found in the western two-thirds of the continent, through Western Australia, the Northern Territory and South Australia.
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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.
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 make good pets?
Thorny devils can be good pets. It really depends on who you are.
Why do thorny devils have sand coloured skin?
Thorny devils have sandy coloured skin to enable them to camouflage in their habitat. This offers extra protection for what is a slow-moving and otherwise defenceless lizard. Thorny devils can actually change the colour of their skin to match their environment: therefore, some may appear sandy coloured, while others are darker.
Are thorny devils poisonous?
no
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.
How do thorny devils kill their prey?
Thorny devils feed primarily on ants. They simply collect the ants with their sticky tongue.
How many nipples does a thorny devil have?
Thorny devils are not mammals: they do not have nipples.
What are the thorny devils natural enemies?
What animals are enemies to the thorny devil
On what continent is the thorny devil found?
Thorny devils occur in Australia.
What can humans to protect the thorny devils habitat?
It damage the thorny devil.
