Putrid blood shoots from these lizards’ eyes | Popular Science
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Horned lizards shoot foul-smelling blood from their eyes as a defense mechanism against predators, but face threats from habitat loss and invasive species. Conservation efforts are underway to help preserve their populations in Texas.
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As a news article, it effectively presents information on horned lizards and their unique adaptations, though it could be more concise in some areas.
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