The Regal Horned Lizard is a unique reptile known for its spiny body and horn-like projections on its head. A memorable fact is that this lizard can squirt blood from its eyes as a defense mechanism.
Habitat
Deserts and arid regions
Diet
Ants and other small insects
How common
Rare
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