The Texas horned lizard habitat is arid or somewhat arid, with a mixture of bare ground and vegetation. The vegetation shouldn't be thick enough to block the sun or to hamper the lizards' movement.

The Texas horned lizard holds a special place in the hearts of Texans. Named the state reptile in 1993, it’s a symbol of resilience, uniqueness, and the wild spirit of the Lone Star State.

The problem is, you can look as hard as you want, and it will be hard to find one now. Experts estimate the Horned Lizard has disappeared from as much as 30% of its natural habitat.

Overdevelopment and habitat loss, paired with an increase in invasive species, ... A group of young Texas Horned Lizard in the herpetarium Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in the Dallas Zoo.

APRIL 7, 2020 — The Texas horned lizard, one of the state’s well-loved creatures and the official state reptile, has seen a decline in numbers over the past few years, leading the state to classify it ...

Also referred to as the horned toad, horny toad and horned frog, the Texas horned lizard has lineage that traces back to dinosaurs. The tiny three-inch-long species joined the threatened list in ...

Once abundant in Texas, the beloved lizard species—also known fondly as the horny toad—has disappeared over the last 40-45 years due to habitat loss, fragmentation, pesticides, and the ...

Although the name is horned frog, the species' real is name is "Texas horned lizard" because it has spikes. But in Texas, the animal is known as a horned frog. The school earned the name when the ...

Texas horned lizard that hatched at Zoo Miami rests on a U.S. quarter. ... The greatest threats to the Texas horned lizard are the fragmentation of their habitat and the use of pesticides.

Possessing an astonishing defense, the Texas horned lizard can shoot blood from its eyes. When threatened, this enigmatic reptile increases blood pressure in its head, causing vessels around its ...

The Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project is funded, totally through donations. It costs a little more than $100,000 per year. Much of that money goes to providing food for the adult and baby ...

The Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project is funded, totally through donations. It costs a little more than $100,000 per year. Much of that money goes to providing food for the adult and baby ...