HORNED LIZARD

The horned lizard, found wandering drier climates from Arizona to Guatemala, is a tasty morsel. The morsel in question, however, has a neat trick to fend off hawks, snakes, canines, and other hunters: It shoots blood from ducts in the corners of its eyes into the eyes and mouths of stunned predators, allowing the lizard to make a hasty retreat. The blood can travel up to four feet and is thought to contain a substance that’s unpleasant for dogs and coyotes.