Although the greater short-horned lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi) is able to blend into its surroundings, it stands out among its fellow reptiles. For starters, although it is a true lizard ...

The short-horned lizard is often referred to as a “horned toad” or “horny toad” because its squat, flattened shape and short, blunt snout give it a toad-ish look. There are over a dozen ...

Horned lizard numbers are nowhere near what they used to be, but there is an effort to ensure they will be here for your kids ...

With its cryptic coloration and flat body, the flat-tailed horned lizard is capable of disappearing on the desert floor. When a predator threatens, the lizard may run a short distance and then stop ...

Base color is tan, orange-brown, or reddish brown and typically matches the sand on which the lizard lives; the back is marked with rows of dark, circular blotches. HABITAT: The flat-tailed horned ...