Uromastyx - Facts for Kids

An ocellated uromastyx lizard standing on a plain white surface. The medium-sized lizard has a flattened, tan body with irregular dark blotches or eye-like spots. Its tail is short, thick, and spiny with distinct rings.

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Facts About Uromastyx For Kids

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Uromastyx lizards are also called spiny-tailed lizards because their tails are covered in spiky scales — like wearing a natural suit of armor!

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