Kissing a Devil

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The Thorny Devil (Moloch horridus), also known commonly as the mountain devil, thorny lizard, thorny dragon, and moloch, is a species of lizard in the family Agamidae. The species is endemic to Australia. It is the sole species in the genus Moloch. It grows up to 21 cm (8.3 in) in total length (including tail), with females generally larger than males. I was at work on a mine site in Western Australia in the semi desert region known as The Pilbara. This little guy came up to me to rest in my shade, while I ate my lunch. I took the lid off my lunch container and filled it with water, then sat this little guy (or girl I don't know), in the lid, because they can drink with their skin. I watched the water slowly disappear as he absorbed some and had a drink. When he was done I blew the little guy a kiss and took a selfie