Since the show Game of Thrones came out, a
lot of people have been falling in love with animals that look like dire wolves
and dragons. These magical looking creatures are turning into hot topics
online, and what’s more interesting is that people are actually starting to
become more aware about their existence.
Take for example the Armadillo Girdled Lizard. Also
known as the Armadillo Spiny-tailed Lizard, Golden Armadillo Lizard, Armadillo
Lizard and Girdled Lizard, this amazing little creature looks like a cross
between an armadillo and a lizard, basically something that looks like a baby
dragon. They’re only found in certain desert areas in South Africa.
One of the most well-known characteristics
of these lizards is that they have a unique defense strategy. They curl up into
a ball by placing their tails into their mouths. They’re covered in strong,
square scales and spines that act like armor. Curling into a ball confuses
their predators while their spikes protect them from even more damage.
Armadillo Girdled Lizards are actually very
secretive creatures. They spend a lot of time under rock crevices together with
other Armadillo Lizards. They’re very social and live in groups. There have
been records of Armadillo Lizards groups composing of more than 60 little
lizards. As for food, they prefer to munch on little insects like spiders or
crickets. However, termites are their favorite thing on the menu.
Although a lot of people want to turn these
little lizards into pets, they’re actually tagged as vulnerable in the conservation
status.
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