Spiny-tailed lizards are mainly found in rocky outcrops and prefer semi desert habitats. Their coloration varies between a light beige to orange with a spot pattern across their back to aid in camouflage.
Fast Facts
- Spiny-tailed lizards are primarily herbivores but eat insects on rare occasions.
- Their stout tail is armed with numerous protective spines that discourage most predators.
- Females will lay their eggs in a burrow underground where they stay cool and are protected.
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Scientific name |
Uromastyx |
| Range | Northern Africa |
| Conservation status | Near Threatened |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Zoo location | Education building |
