They had to live there for forty years because God was reprimanding them after the events when the Scouts were sent to scout out the Holy Land. The Israelites did not exhibit complete trust in God (Deuteronomy ch.1). See Numbers ch.13-14.
The number of israelites killed in the wilderness were many. as the bible says the entire generation of people who made the golden calf walked and died in the wilderness.
Moses.
who were the people wandering in the wilderness
Presumably, yes.
Manna
AnswerAccording to the Bible, the Israelites were given manna and quail.
Yes as they had to look after their cattle, and collect manna.
They survived (Numbers ch.20) and accompanied the Israelites into Israel (Numbers ch.32).
they learned that God is with them in all of their bad,and good times
A pillar of fire (Exodus ch.13).
God provided for them (Exodus ch.16 and 17).
yes some crows live in the canadian wilderness