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Amazing Picture of an Armadillo Girdled Lizard!
The #Armadillo girdled #lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus) is a unique #reptile native to desert regions of southern #Africa.
When threatened, this lizard curls its body into a ball, using its tail to grip its own body, creating a protective barrier.
However, despite its formidable defense mechanism, the armadillo-girdled lizard is threatened by habitat loss and collection for the pet trade.
#lizards #reptiles #naturephotography #nature #photo
The #Armadillo girdled #lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus) is a unique #reptile native to desert regions of southern #Africa.
When threatened, this lizard curls its body into a ball, using its tail to grip its own body, creating a protective barrier.
However, despite its formidable defense mechanism, the armadillo-girdled lizard is threatened by habitat loss and collection for the pet trade.
#lizards #reptiles #naturephotography #nature #photo