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Armadillo Lizard

Armadillo Lizard

Ouroborus cataphractus

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A small, armored lizard that bites its tail to make a ball.

🌍 Where it lives

Rocky deserts in South Africa.

🍽️ What it eats

Insects, especially termites.

3 fun facts

  • Its scientific name means 'tail eater'.
  • Rolling up protects its soft belly.
  • It lives in family groups.

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