IT'S A DRAGON!!! and it's thorny

Adult Thorny Dragon

I don't know how you can look at a Thorny Dragon, and not want to learn more about it. I mean, these are the coolest things I've ever seen! The Thorny Dragon, also known as the Thorny Devil, goes by the scientific name of, Moloch Horridus. It is most recognizable with its spiky skin and beautiful camouflage as well as its curious lump on the back of its head. They can actually change their color according to their surrounding. If they happen to be in a region with red sand, their skin will change to a reddish brown. The same idea goes with yellow and black sand. Whatever color they are traveling over, that is the color of their skin. Regardless of their appearance, they are completely harmless. It does defend itself, but in a very strange manor. They use their odd bump on the back of their neck to imitate a head, while it hides its real head between its legs to protect themselves. It can also use its long thorny tail if a predator tries to flip them on their back. They use that tail for balance and to keep themselves right-side-up. Finally, like a lot of animal, they can puff themselves up to look larger.

Thorny Dragon Hatchling

They are practically the lizard-anteaters of Australia. In one sitting, they can eat 600-3000 ants! While they can only eat one ant at a time, they can whip that sticky tongue of theirs out 45 times per minute. Unfortunately, it is more prey than predator. They are very slow moving and small, so they are the best prey. Their worst enemy is the bustards, which are like a scientific experiment of chicken and goose mixed with a hawk. These winged beasts from hell are one of the main reasons why the Thorny Dragon is endangered. To keep their three to ten eggs safe, the Thorny Dragon will dig a hole underground between September and January where they take three to four months to hatch. It takes three years for them to reach maturity, and they can live up to 20 years. They reach a grand total of 20 centimeters in length.
These creatures really are amazing. It is hilarious to watch them walk. I encourage you check out my youtube link if you want a brief chuckle at the end of the day. It's a shame that they are endangered. Luckily, people are taking action by putting cages around their eggs to protect them.

Links: http://a-z-animals.com/animals/thorny-devil/
http://www.wired.com/2014/09/the-creature-feature-10-fun-facts-about-the-thorny-devil/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxawWKuA4JM