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Where do Thorny Devils live? Their range covers most of arid Australia – large parts of Western Australia, the southern half of the Northern Territory, South Australia and western Queensland. They live in dry sand country, spinifex grasslands and scrub.
How can you tell a thorny devil?
If it stands in a puddle or wet sand, water runs up its legs and spreads over the surface of its body to the mouth via a series of narrow grooves between scales. Thorny devils are pale yellow and red during warm weather, but become darker when it gets cold or they are alarmed.
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.
How do Thorny Devils stay cool?
Habitat. Thorny devils live in the scorching deserts and arid scrub of Australia. ... Australia's desert temperatures climb up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit and can fall into the 30s at night. Thorny devils tunnel under scrub shade to stay cool on hot days and cover themselves with dirt on cool nights.
