Biological Defense Mechanisms of the Regal Horned Lizard

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Science
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Biological Defense Mechanisms of the Regal Horned Lizard

Learn about the various biological defense mechanisms used by the Regal Horn lizard to ward off predators in this video from NATURE: Natural Born Hustlers. From camouflaging to playing dead, this lizard uses several extraordinary techniques to protect itself and its eggs, based on the size and the distance of the predator
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