Australian Thorny Devil, Moloch horridus, an ant-eating lizard, natural habitat in Kalbarri, Western Australia, frontal view


The so-called Thorny devil is a small reptile in the Australian dry outback. It is perfectly camouflaged with its spikes and colouration, imitating the colours of its surroundings. The lizard feeds exclusively on ants, which it collects with its tongue.


Size: 4605px × 3070px
Location: Kalbarri, Western Australia
Photo credit: © anjahennern / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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