Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Blood shooting lizard

Why do Horned Lizards shoot blood out of their eyes?

The ominous squirting blood emanates from ducts in the corners of their eyes and can travel a distance of up to three feet (one meter). It’s meant to confuse would-be predators, but also contains a chemical that is noxious to dogs, wolves, and coyotes.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEl6TXrkZnk


1 comment:

  1. That's interesting. Nature has evolved some pretty crazy ways for animals to defend themselves.

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