Horny toad lizard in Big Sur, California

Horny toad lizard in Big Sur, California

The Desert Horned lizard or Horny Toad (Phrynosoma sp.) in Big Sur, California. This species is a lizard, not a toad despite its common name. As a defense mechanism, Horned lizards can squirt blood from its eyes at a distance of up to 5 feet.

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