Baby Texas horned lizards are gaining attention for their sand-burrowing behavior, highlighting conservation efforts amid population decline.

Baby Texas horned lizards, or "horny toads," are drawing attention for their endearing sand-burrowing behavior captured in a video from the San Antonio Zoo. The young lizards dig into the sand to regulate temperature, retain moisture, and evade predators—a natural survival tactic common in juveniles. Once widespread across Texas, their populations have declined due to habitat loss and invasive ants, but conservation efforts including captive breeding and reintroduction are helping the species recover. The video highlights both their charm and ecological importance.