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What kind of animals live in the Atacama?
For a list of the major animal life forms of the Atacama, click here.
What kind of desert is the Atacama?
The Atacama is a cold coastal desert.
What doesn't grow on the Atacama Desert mountains?
Few plants (and animals) survive in the Atacama Desert, including the mountains.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are llamas and vicunas found in the Atacama desert of Chile?
Llamas and alpacas are both domestic animals and not found naturally in the Atacama Desert. Relatives, the guanaco and vicuna, do find a home on the fringes of the desert, however.
What is the most popular animal in the Atacama Desert?
Few animals inhabit the Atacama and most of them are insects and a few lizards. There are a few rodents and foxes but they are rare. A few guanacos, a relative of the camel and llama, inhabit fringe areas of the Atacama and, because they are cute, would probably be voted the most popular.
Are there few forms of life in the Atacama Desert?
Yes, there are few plants and animals that are able to survive in the arid environment.
