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Around 140 horned lizard hatchlings were released into wild habitat, as part of a conservation plan to save the native Texas reptile. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoWILDSubscribe About National Geographic Wild: National Geographic Wild is a place for all things animals and for animal-lovers alike. Take a journey through the animal kingdom with us and discover things you never knew before, or rediscover your favorite animals! Get More National Geographic Wild: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoWILD Facebook: http://bit.ly/NGWFacebook Twitter: http://bit.ly/NGWTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NGWInstagram These bumpy reptiles are Texas horned lizards, also known as “horny toads.” Once common in Texas, the lizard is now a threatened species there. The beloved state reptile has two large horns on its head, and though it’s mostly docile, it can shoot blood from its eyes when threatened. Biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and three area zoos have been working together to save the horned lizard.The zoos have begun captive breeding programs, with a goal to replenish the wild population. In September, around 140 hatchlings were released in Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Texas. Biologists hope the breeding and reintroduction program eventually will lead to self-sustaining populations. Read more "Texas Horned Lizard, Once Common, Now Must Be Captive Bred" https://ift.tt/2pE0EX2 Watch ‘Horny Toad’ Hatchlings Released to New Home | Nat Geo Wild https://youtu.be/zlXCeGR-8c8 Nat Geo Wild https://www.youtube.com/user/NatGeoWild

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