Image of a thorny devil lizard in the desert. (Credit: Kris Wild) “Cost-of-living is a concept humans are all too aware of, but the same concept applies to ectotherms – or cold-blooded animals – such ...

"I think it's the iconic Southwest desert animal," Phoenix Zoo Curator ... "They can get to be 20 inches or so, it's a large lizard," Lawrence said. "It's the largest lizard in North America." ...

Desert lizards are facing a ‘cost-of-living ... to an increase in the “cost of living,” but transposed to the animal world. "Cost-of-living is a concept humans are all too aware of ...

Desert lizards are facing a 'cost-of-living' squeeze ... but the same concept applies to ectotherms—or cold-blooded animals—such as lizards. We just need to switch the currency from money ...

Desert animals adapt by eating water-storing plants or opportunistically feeding on moisture-rich insects and small animals ...

D: [CHUCKLES] Almost. The discovery solved one mystery about how desert reptiles get enough water. Have you ever wondered why animals living in the desert aren’t thirsty al the time?

Desert lizards are facing a ‘cost-of-living ... but the same concept applies to ectotherms – or cold-blooded animals – such as lizards. We just need to switch the currency from money ...