When threatened, the Texas horned lizard can shoot blood from its eyes by increasing the blood pressure in its head. This bizarre adaptation deters predators through surprise and an unpalatable taste.

Short-horned lizard: The inflatable 'horny toad' that squirts toxic blood from its eyes 'Scuba-diving' lizards breathe underwater by wearing air bubbles on their noses — just like in a cartoon ...

The horned lizard, often humorously referred to as the “horny toad,” is a fascinating creature native to the deserts and semi-arid regions of North and Central America. This small reptile, notable for ...

Recently hatched juveniles are about three-quarters of an inch in snout-vent length. Texas horned lizards occur in all but the southeast corner of Oklahoma, but typically in open areas. Their North ...

Adult lesser earless lizards average about 2.5 inches in snout to vent length, with males slightly larger (3 inches) than females (2.5 inches or less). The tail is relatively short, usually not ...