The Incredibly Distinct Traits of the Armadillo Lizard
Just by looking at this creature, it’s hard to believe how close they look to a dragon. Meet the fantastic armadillo lizard.
Armadillo lizards are found in large areas of South Africa’s dry west coast. Armadillo lizards do not like being out in the open, they actually prefer hiding between rocks and crevices.
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They aren’t called armadillo lizards for no reason!
Armadillo lizard get their name because of their incredibly unique trait: curling up into a ball.
If an armadillo feels as though it is under attack, it will curl up into a ball, while biting its tail. This is also incredibly important for protecting its vulnerable underside.
This is how these unique lizards have gotten their name: the armadillo lizard.
Armadillo lizards are resilient – and can sustain this defensive posture for up to a full hour!
Mothers will do anything for their young
Another unique trait of the armadillo lizard is that mothers give birth to live young. This is a rarity among reptiles.
Mothers are incredibly nurturing, and have been seen feeding their young.
Mothers will also give birth to only one armadillo lizard at a time, something which is also, funnily enough, rarely seen among other reptiles.