Thorny devils are reptiles found in Australia.
The thorny devil is a small lizard. It lives in the Australian desert, where it eats ants. Because it feeds in the daylight, the thorny devil could be easy prey for predators. But this lizard has its own protection. Its skin is covered with sharp spines to help keep predators away.
The thorny devil is hard to spot in the desert due to its excellent camouflage.
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