The Texas Horned Lizard, affectionately called the horned toad, is an iconic species of the American Southwest. It has a remarkable defense: squirting blood from its eyes at predators. Declining due to fire ant invasion and habitat loss.
Best time to see a Texas Horned Lizard
The best time to see a Texas Horned Lizard is May–July, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 11,345 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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