Horned toad

A horned toad, also known as the horned lizard, is a type of small, ground-dwelling reptile found mainly in North America. Recognizable by its flat body, spiky appearance, and prominent horns on its head, it has a coloration that blends with desert and rocky environments for camouflage. Horned toads primarily feed on ants and other insects, and they have unique defense mechanisms, including squirting blood from their eyes to deter predators. Despite their name, they are not true toads but belong to the lizard family, and they play a vital role in controlling insect populations in their habitat.