Finding a Thorny Devil

Today I found something that I'd been looking for since coming out to Central Australia.  Today I found a Thorny Devil (Moloch horridus).  I spotted it on the road while driving out to Mutitjulu on Friday morning.  He just sat there on the road while I picked him up.  After the photo he started to move, obviously having warmed up a bit more.  I was surprised how fast he moved when I released him a minute or so later.  He rushed off to the spinifex, stopped then started his leisurely walk away from me.  He didn't seem scared at all of me.  I was very excited.  I always said that I needed to find one before I left Alice Springs and now I have.  Now I can leave happy.

Me holding the Thorny Devil.

The Thorny Devil getting released after the photo.