The armadillo girdled lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus), [2] also commonly known as the armadillo lizard, the armadillo spiny-tailed lizard, and the golden-armadillo lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. The species is endemic to desert …

2024年5月27日 · Also called the armadillo girdled lizard, Golden-armadillo lizard, and dragon armadillo lizard, this South African reptile has spiny coats of armor, a cool defense mechanism that also leaves them — despite their tiny size — looking like something you might see stalking the skies of Game of Thrones.

The Armadillo girdled lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus) is a species of lizard native to desert areas along the western coast of South Africa. In 2011, it was moved to its own genus based on molecular phylogeny, but formerly it was included in the genus Cordylus .

The name of the armadillo lizard comes from the South American mammals famous for rolling up in to a ball when threatened. Their scientific name Ouroborus cataphractus comes from the mythical Ouroboros which is found in many ancient cultures. This Ouroboros is said to eat its on tail to sustain life in an eternal cycle of renewal.

The Armadillo Girdled Lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus) is a remarkable and unique reptile native to arid regions of southern Africa. This lizard has earned its name due to its striking appearance and the protective armor-like scales encircling its body.

2023年2月9日 · Armadillo lizards (ouroborus cataphractus) are tiny armored lizards that live in sub-saharan parts of Central and South Africa. They can make excellent display lizards as most are covered in hard, spiky scales called osteoderms. As a pet armadillos are fun to watch and are loved for their dragon-like spiky appearance and small size.

The Armadillo Girdled Lizard, scientifically known as Ouroborus cataphractus, is a fascinating reptile found in various locations across southern Africa. This unique lizard can be found in countries such as Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. It primarily inhabits arid and semi-arid regions, particularly in rocky habitats and desert ...

2019年4月15日 · The girdled armadillo lizard (Ouroborus cataphractus) of South Africa has become a popular pet and thus a target of illegal trafficking. It can hold its body in a curled-up position up to an hour to protect itself from big birds, snakes, and mongoose.

An ouroboros in a 1478 drawing in an alchemical tract [1]. The ouroboros or uroboros (/ ˌ j ʊər ə ˈ b ɒr ə s /; [2] / ˌ ʊər ə ˈ b ɒr ə s / [3]) is an ancient symbol depicting a snake or dragon [4] eating its own tail.The ouroboros entered Western tradition via ancient Egyptian iconography and the Greek magical tradition.It was adopted as a symbol in Gnosticism and Hermeticism and ...

2020年7月9日 · Evoking an ancient Egyptian symbol, the Ouroborus cataphractus lizard is endemic to South Africa. This small stocky lizard received its name from its defense mechanism of biting their tail and rolling into a ball to protect is soft underbelly.