How does an Ostrich survive in the desert?

Answer 1

Because a desert is an arid climate with intense heat that lizards need to survive. They are cold blooded and need the terrain they live in to regulate their body temperature rather than regulate it themselves like mammals. The fact that their skin is scaly and rough helps as well because with skin like that you do not lose any moisture like other creatures, so they can go long periods of time without water, not unlike the cactus with thorns and big hollow like leaves that trap water and hold moisture for extended periods of time because obviously in a desert is does not rain all that often.

Answer 2

1. Their necks are also long (+/- 1m) enabling them to see over the grass when looking out for potential threats such as the black backed jackal (it steals their eggs / chicks).

2. They eat the grass' seeds and also consumes small stones to help with digestion (not an actual food source).

3. Ostriches have very good eyesight and like all birds can turn their heads in any desired direction.

4. In their adaptation they have exchanged flight for land speed.

5. They nest on the ground and both male and female keep watch over the eggs.

6. The chicks are camouflaged with dots and will lie flat on the ground when a potential threat is in the area.

7. The adults will also lie flat on the ground with their necks stretched out in front of them to avoid detection.

8. They are not reliant on water, but will drink readily when water is available. 9. Long Legs - these are very powerful and enable the ostrich to run very fast from predators (45 mph). 10. Flexible Knees - Also help maintain speed for an ostrich so it can outstrip many enemies. 11. Supple two-toed feet - Again help with speed and agility as well as being easier to walk on different landscapes. 12. Eyes - these are almost on the side of the ostriches head, enabling them to view almost 360 degrees around them to help protect them from danger. 13. Eggs - Ostrich eggs are extremely enduring and strong, a fully grown male can stand on an ostrich egg and not break it. 14. Large Extremities - these include large (larger than normal at least) eyes which enable to see for a long time as well as release as much body heat as possible in hot climates.

Answer 3

They don't! Giraffes prefer savanna where there is much more vegetation upon which they feed. The desert could not support a giraffe for long. However, a few giraffes do enter the Namib Desert as it has sufficient vegetation to support them.

Answer 4

Mostly ostrichs live in Savannah or semi deserts eating grass, seeds and sometimes insects

Answer 5

Ostriches do not live in true deserts. They prefer grasslands where there is more food and water available, They would not survive long in a desert.