Thorny Devil

The thorny devil, also known as the moloch, is a small ant eating reptile. It is completely covered in spines that resemble thorns henceforth the name "Thorny" devil. Its blotch brown and tan skin make a perfect camouflage in the arid desert in which it lives.

Its muscular legs and clawed feet are all used for digging. They wait on rocks to catch their pray, which consists of ants, crickets, and other small insects. It uses its sticky tongue to pick up poisonous ant without hurting its self.

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