Thorny Devils are perfectly adapted to arid environments. They're covered in thorny spines to warn off predators, but between these scales are hygroscopic (moisture-attracting) grooves that allow them to essentially suck water via capillary action from all over its body!
Later in the day we let him go further in the sand dunes close to an ant nest (one of the genera he ate - they only eat to type) in the afternoon once it warmed up and he ate quite a bit. Once they locate an ant trail, Thorny Devils can slurp up thousands of ants with their sticky tongues.
With a lifespan of up to 20 years, fingers crossed this Thorny Devil will make a new home for itself at Ethabuka for many years to come!
Learn more about these amazing lizards on our Thorny Devils page.