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The Armadillo Lizard bites its tail in a unique defensive posture, this posture makes it more difficult for predators to swallow, and it protects their belly.

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Grabbing its own tail and curling into a ball is its ultimate defense move. The Armadillo Lizard lives in the dry, rocky mountains of South Africa. It basks on rocks during the day, and when danger comes, it hides in rock crevices or curls into a ball to protect itself.

Rick 🇺🇸5 days ago

Biting its own tail into a hard ring is clever. Predators hate a ball with no soft belly to work on.

Jen Casale5 days ago

Looks like most of my puppies at some point after a chase.

Zippy5 days ago

Nature perfected the literal donut shape to avoid being lunch

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