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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.

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There are no accurate figures for the population of the thorny devil, as this lizard is not classified as endangered.

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As the thorny devil is not endangered, there are no accurate figures available on its population.

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Is the thorny devil a mammal Can you please explaine with details?

The thorny devil appears to be a reptile. it's family is the agamid lizards. The class of this animal is Reptilia, so it's a reptile.


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


How many kinds of thorny devils are there?

The thorny devil is not considered to be endangered, so there is no information on how many live in the wild. They can be found in dry habitats in Australia.


What does a thorny devil look like for kids?

Thorny devils are small, slow-moving lizards. The upper part of their bodies are covered with sharp spikes which serve two functions: defence, and to channel all moisture towards their mouth. Their colouring fits in with their environment. Those in sandier desert areas will have the mottled colouring of the sand, while others in regions with different soil will have darker colouring to match their surroundings. The thorny devil's tail also has an extra protuberance to make it look like a second head. This is so that a would-be predator goes for the tail, rather than the lizard's real head. An image of the thorny devil can be seen at the related link below.


How long is it until the babies of the thorny devil leave their parents?

Thorny devil babies do not stay with their parents at all. Thorny devils lay their eggs in chambers in a burrow which is about 30cm deep. After this, they have no further parental involvement. Once the young thorny devils hatch, they are able to begin eating ants immediately.


What percentage of the Earth's population makes fun of the devil?

Making fun of the devil is a mainly 20th-21st century Christian attitude. Probably many/most Christians still regard him with fear and awe. So, the percentage of the Earth's population that makes fun of the devil would be fairly small - just a proportion of the world's Christians.


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How does a thorny devil protect itself and survive in its habitat?

The thorny devil's scales change color due to seasonal changes. Also, differences in temperature affect them. This makes these animals seem almost invisible to predators, which gives them a better chance for survival. However, if they do get faced with a predator they tuck their heads under their body and reveal a "fake head." This is essentially a ball of spikes located behind their actual head. If a predator goes for this they get a mouthful of spines. So they have other defense mechanisms in addition to camouflage.


Why do thorny devils haf spikies?

so they can scare of their pray


What is a thorny devils pradator?

The thorny devils predators are humans and Bustard. Bustard is a type of bird. So there is your answer..


Do snakes eat thorny devils?

I don't think so. Here is some other things that they do eat though. -insects, snails and worms to mice, birds, eggs and other small mammals.


Why do you think representation was such a thorny issue?

Representation was such a thorny issue because it was what made up all legislation. Without representation, there would be no ability to make laws, impose taxes, and so on.