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Predators that consume the thorny devil include wild birds and goannas.
- What predators do thorny devils have?
- How many ants does a thorny devil eat per day?
- Where can I find thorny devils?
- Why do thorny devils walk like that?
- Is the thorny devil a dragon?
What predators do thorny devils have?
Thorny devils are preyed upon by bustards, foxes, bobcats, coyotes, goannas, falcons and snakes. Goannas also prey on the eggs of thorny devils. Thorny devils puff themselves up to appear larger when confronted by predators.
How many ants does a thorny devil eat per day?
To survive, the thorny devil needs to eat about 750 ants per day. That's a lot of SUCHi in the diet! An unusual adaptive trait of HORRiD is that they will only actively feed if the temperature is 24 degrees Celsius or higher.
Where can I find thorny devils?
Thorny devils are found throughout arid regions of Western Australia, the Northern Territory, south-western Queensland and western South Australia. Like all reptiles thorny devils derive their body heat externally.
Why do thorny devils walk like that?
One of the most striking Australian lizards, the thorny devil is a small dragon covered in densely packed spikes. The thorny devil walks with an unusual rocking motion that is thought to confuse birds of prey.
Is the thorny devil a dragon?
The thorny devil (Moloch horridus) is also known as the thorny dragon or the mountain devil. It's a small (up to 8 inches in length), spiky lizard native to Australia. They live in the arid scrubland and desert of the interior of the continent.
