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There are some insects, a few lizards, a few rodents and a few foxes. Guanacos may enter the fringes of the desert where they feed on cactus blooms and lichens.
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What doesn't grow on the Atacama Desert mountains?
Few plants (and animals) survive in the Atacama Desert, including the mountains.
Is there a large or small number of organisms in the Atacama Desert?
.Tthere are some plants and animals that call the Atacama their home. They are not numerous, however.
How many species of animals in the Atacama Desert?
In the Atacama there are a few insects, a few lizards and, in some areas, some rodents and foxes and the rare guanaco.
Desert in Chile with some of the driest land on earth?
Africa
Can a llama be found in the desert?
No, llamas are not desert animals. They are domestic animals. Guanacos, a close cousin, are found on the fringes of the Atacama Desert, however.
Which deserts are located in Chile?
The large desert in northern Chile is the Atacama Desert. The Atacama is the driest non-polar desert in the world.
What is a good reference page on the Atacama Desert's geography?
Click on this link for some excellent information about the Atacama Desert.
What are some threatening animals in Atacama Desert?
I am not sure how to address your question. Do you mean threatening or threatened? Except for a few non-lethal scorpions, there are no threatening animals in the Atacama - no venomous snakes, no large carnivores, etc.
Which desert begins with A?
Deserts on Earth that begin with the letter A:Algerian Desert (Algeria)Accona Desert (Italy)Arabian Desert (Arabian Peninsula)Atacama (Chile and Peru)Antarctica (Antarctica, ice desert)Arctic (The Arctic, ice desert)
What lives on the Atacama Desert?
The Incas moved into parts of Chile, including the Atacama Desert. The Atacameno tribe was already living in the desert prior to the arrival of the Incas. There are also a number of cities along the Chilean coast as well as some smaller towns in mining areas.
What is the Atacama Desert like?
The Atacama is very barren and dry. The temperatures are mild and not hot. Few plants or animals live there.
What kind of wildlife is found in the Atacama Desert of Chile?
The Atacama supports few animals. There are some lizards and insects, some rodents and a few foxes that live in isolated areas. Guanacos sometime are seen on the fringes of the desert where they feed on cactus blooms and lichens.
