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In which desert region does the Regal Horned Lizard primarily live?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Sonoran Desert

• Atacama Desert

What special adaptation does the Regal Horned Lizard have that allows it to eat harvester ants?

• It has a very thick skin that ants cannot bite through.

• It is immune to ant venom.

• It quickly washes the ants before eating them.

• It only eats dead ants.

What is the primary food source for the Regal Horned Lizard, and how does it get its moisture?

• Saguaro fruit and dew drops

• Small rodents and rainwater

• Harvester ants, which also provide moisture

• Other lizards and cactus juice

What unique defense mechanism does the Regal Horned Lizard use when threatened by a predator like a coyote?

• It plays dead to confuse the predator.

• It changes its skin color to blend in with the surroundings.

• It shoots a stream of blood from its eyes.

• It releases a foul-smelling liquid from its tail.