Celebrate the diversity of species found in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor with another unique species: Coast Horned Lizard. This reptile enjoys friable sandy soils in Coastal Sage Scrub and Chaparral habitats. The horns and spikes on the lizard’s exterior help deter predators from eating it. Speaking of eating, the lizard feasts on beetles, bees, termites, ants, and grasshoppers. The Wildlife Corridor has Coast Horned Lizards throughout the hills as well, but it is considered a candidate species for protection at the state and federal level due to declining populations.
Sept. 10 – Coast Horned Lizards
on September 10, 2024
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