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Texas Horned Lizard
Phrynosoma cornutum

Location

Central Oklahoma, USA

Date

25/04/2020

Description

The Texas horned lizard is a reptile of special consideration. They are listed as a threatened species on account of habitat destruction of both themselves and their most frequent prey of ants and termites. As a last resort defence, they can squirt blood from their eyes.

Photo Link

https://www.instagram.com/reelsonwheels/

Learn More

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_horned_lizard
Joseph Saunders
Black Birders Week Co-Organizer, BlackAFInSTEM, Aperiologist
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