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Thorny Devil Lizard Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

Thorny Devil Lizard Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

$49.99 USD
$49.99 USD
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THE DESERT DEVIL

❃ The thorny devil (Moloch horridus) is one of Australia’s strangest reptiles, covered from head to tail in an intimidating suit of sharp spines. Found across the country’s arid interior, this small lizard uses its sandy, mottled coloration to blend into the desert landscape. Despite its fearsome name and appearance, the thorny devil is harmless to humans and spends much of its time searching for one particular food—ants.

❃ A thorny devil can consume thousands of ants in a single day, capturing them one at a time with its sticky tongue. Its spines help discourage predators, while a large knob on the back of its neck acts as a “false head.” When threatened, the lizard may tuck its real head downward, presenting this spiny decoy and making itself a particularly uncomfortable-looking meal.

❃ Its most extraordinary adaptation may be the way it drinks. Microscopic grooves between the scales form a network of channels that can collect moisture from dew, damp sand, or rainfall and transport it across the skin toward the corners of the mouth. Perfectly equipped for a land where water is scarce, the thorny devil turns an intimidating suit of armor into one of the Australian desert’s most ingenious survival systems.

Toy Specifications:

Type Plush Pillow Toy For Ages 3+
Size 50cm (19.7")
Material Cotton
Color As pictured
Filling PP Cotton

 

Package includes: 1 x Thorny Devil Lizard Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

Shipping time: Due to high demand please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 11 reviews.

Customer photo review of Thorny Devil Lizard Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

My family loves unusual animals, so it's a special treat to find detailed "plushies." I showed a photo of the Thorny Devil Lizard to my son Iggy and he wanted one!

Shelley U. 5/5 Verified

Thorny Devil Lizard Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

It is more beautiful and stunning than I ever imagined. Also the price was awesome. I love ordering from here because I know the quality will always be great. Julie Gerstberger

Julie G. 5/5 Verified

Thorny Devil Lizard Soft Stuffed Plush Toy