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 ...

The horned lizard, aka horny toad, uniquely adapted to its desert home. Megan Lahti and Cecilia Vigil. Special to the Reno Gazette Journal. Horned lizards are part of our Nevadan heritage.

Why they're awesome: Greater short-horned lizards have a squat, flat shape and short snouts, which makes them look more like amphibians than reptiles — hence the nickname "horny toads." But ...

Texas horned lizards, beloved creatures celebrated in local lore, were once so common that few people noticed when their numbers started declining. Now science is trying to save them.

The Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project is funded, totally through donations. It costs a little more than $100,000 per year. Much of that money goes to providing food for the adult and baby ...

October 3, 2018 – These bumpy reptiles are Texas horned lizards, also known as “horny toads.” Once common in Texas, the lizard is now a threatened species there.

“I caught an adult horned toad, and he sprayed blood on me through his eyes, just like they’re supposed to,” Parker said when I could hear better. Then it all made sense.

The Texas horned lizard holds a special place in the hearts of Texans. Named the state reptile in 1993, it’s a symbol of resilience, uniqueness, and the wild spirit of the Lone Star State.

Horny toad, horned frog, horned toads, horned lizard— whatever you call it, the small reptile built like a tank with spines is something of an icon in Oklahoma.

The Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project is funded, totally through donations. It costs a little more than $100,000 per year. Much of that money goes to providing food for the adult and baby ...