Creature Day

 

Well here I am at another creature day and this weeks creature is the Armadillo Lizard something many would have heard of.

It measures just 21cm's in length and covered in spiny scales, it can roll itself into a ball, tail in mouth and underbelly protected when threatened.

Native to the west coast of South Africa, this fierce looking lizard has such a powerful bite that its been known to break its own jaw while eating.

It live in large family groups and eats bugs and spiders, they have a lifespan of around 20 years.

It's head, body and tail can all be flattened allowing it to squeeze into rock crevices for protection from predators such as eagles, snakes and mongooses.