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| Gila monster (*Heloderma suspectum*) on sandy terrain. This venomous lizard displays distinct black and orange-banded scales, providing camouflage and signaling danger. Native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, it exhibits a robust, heavy body with a broad, blunt head and strong claws, adapted for digging and foraging. Recognizable for its slow movements and reclusive nature, it feasts primarily on eggs and small mammals, storing fat in its tail for survival during scarcity. |
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