They are commonly called spiny-tailed lizards or dab lizards ... are well suited to thrive in extreme weather conditions in a desert. They’ve specifically adapted to the drastic temperature ...

You might not be surprised that it's also called the "devil lizard" or "mountain devil." This spiny, desert-dwelling reptile ...

They are also known to eat grasshoppers, beetles, and spiders. Despite their spiky features, short-horned lizards are preyed upon by a number of creatures, including hawks, roadrunners ...

Because the desert floor below is too hot ... But because the highest peak in the Mules is 7,700 feet, the Yarrow's spiny lizards were quickly running out of elevations with cooler air.