Regal Horned Lizard Facts

The video explores the Regal horned lizard's unique defense mechanism, which involves shooting blood from its eyes to deter predators like coyotes. The lizard, found in the Sonoran Desert, primarily feeds on ants and is immune to their venom. Despite being preyed upon by coyotes, the lizard's blood-squirting ability ensures its survival.

What is the primary habitat of the Regal horned lizard?

• Sonoran Desert

• Great Plains

• Sahara Desert

• Amazon Rainforest

What makes up 90% of the Regal horned lizard's diet?

• Beetles

• Grasshoppers

• Harvester ants

• Small mammals

How does the Regal horned lizard obtain moisture?

• Drinking water from streams

• Absorbing dew from plants

• Consuming ants

• Licking rainwater

Which animal is a predator of the Regal horned lizard?

• Eagle

• Coyote

• Fox

• Snake

What triggers the Regal horned lizard to use its blood-squirting defense?

• When it is threatened by a predator

• When it is hungry

• When it is too hot

• When it is looking for a mate

What is the primary component of the lizard's blood-squirting defense?

• Blood

• Saliva

• Tears

• Venom

How does the blood-squirting mechanism help the lizard?

• It cools down the lizard

• It helps in digestion

• It scares away predators

• It attracts more ants

What is the effect of the blood-squirting defense on the coyote?

• It attracts more coyotes

• It makes the coyote more aggressive

• It causes the coyote to retreat

• It has no effect