Horned Lizard in Shia Kijima Chronicle (2020 October 2nd Games)
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| Regal Horned Lizard |
Horned lizards (Phrynosoma), also known as horny toads or horntoads, are a genus of North American lizards and the type genus of the family Phrynosomatidae. The common names refer directly to their horns or to their flattened, rounded bodies, and blunt snouts.
The generic name Phrynosoma means "toad-bodied". In common with true toads (amphibians of the family Bufonidae), horned lizards tend to move sluggishly, often remain motionless, and rely on their remarkable camouflage to avoid detection by predators. They are adapted to arid or semiarid areas. The spines on the lizard's back and sides are modified reptile scales, which prevent water loss through the skin, whereas the horns on the head are true horns (i.e., they have a bony core). Of the 22 species of horned lizards, 15 are native to the United States. The largest-bodied and most widely distributed of the US species is the Texas horned lizard.
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| Hi there! I'm a Horned Lizard. A good look at my head will give you an idea how I got my name. I'm almost 4 inches long, and I love the hot, dry weather. |
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| During the hottest part of the day I hunt for bugs. I sneak up close to 'em and when they least expect it, I shoot out my sticky tongue and reel 'em in. Maybe that's why some folks mistake me for a toad. |
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| Late in the afternoon I get ready for a snooze. I shove my nose in the sand and burrow underneath so no one will notice me, especially snakes. When winter comes, I'll dig in a lot deeper and just sleep 'til spring. |
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| "You rest more than you work!" My neighbors often like to scoff Their jealousy is plain to me When I take the winter off. |
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| I like to "fish" for food Although my skin is always dry I spot my meal, then cast my reel, My method's very sly. |
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| When the sun is slowly sinking And my eyes begin to close I look to Mr. Sandman For a solitary doze. |
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