This is a fascinating creature that is native to Australia. The Thorny Devil, also known as the Moloch, is a small lizard that is covered in spines and has a unique defense mechanism. It has a false head on its back that it can use to confuse predators. It
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The thorny devil, also known commonly as the mountain devil, thorny lizard, thorny dragon, and moloch, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Australia. It is the sole species in the genus Moloch. It grows up to 21 cm (8.3 in) in total length, with females generally larger than males.