cool-critters:Armadillo Lizard (Cordylus cataphractus)This tiny dragon-like lizard is one extraordin
cool-critters:Armadillo Lizard (Cordylus cataphractus)This tiny dragon-like lizard is one extraordinary creature. The females give live birth to her young, making this one of the only lizard species that doesn’t lay eggs. Probably most unusual aspect of the Armadillo Lizard though is its defense strategy: When in danger, the lizard will take its tail into its mouth and roll into a ball. When in this position, it is protected from predators by the thick, plate-like scales and spikes on its tail. Sadly these awesome creatures are critically endangered! -- source link