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Some animals of the desert are nocturnal - rodents, many snakes, for example. Others are about in the early morning and evening. Others may be abroad even during the hot hours of the day.
Some are nocturnal, some are diurnal and others are crepuscular.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoIt's usually too hot to go outside during the day, so they come out at night when it is cooler.
Some lizards/snakes do go out in the sun because they are cold blooded and need the sunlight to warm them.
because it is so hot in the day time that they need to safe and cool so they come out at night to stay safe and because the temperature is cooler
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∙ 10y agoThe temperature is much cooler at night and it is easier to hide from predators at night.
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∙ 14y agowell some coyotes do
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What are two names about desert animals that are nocturnal?
owl and snakes are the 2 names that are in the desert who are nocturnal.
What are the characteristics of animals that live in the desert?
Desert animals usually have some way to live a long while without water. Most of them are nocturnal, and come out at night, when is is much cooler in the desert. Many also have a way to live with out food for a while as well. Desert animals also have rough scales, or fur.
What are survival strategies for desert animals?
Nocturnal, big ears for hares to cool off bodies(Air Conditioning in a weird way)
How many species of animals are in the Sonora Desert?
For a list of animals found in the Sonoran Desert click on this link.
How many animals are in the desert?
Surprisingly, there are many species of animals to be found in the desert. Most are nocturnal so are not obvious unless one is about after dark.
Are most desert animals nocturnal or diurnal?
Many are nocturnal but some are diurnal.
What does nocturnal mean and what animals in the desert are nocturnal?
Nocturnal means that the animal is active primarily at night. In the desert, most snakes are nocturnal, especially during the hottest days of summer. Many rodents are active only at night as well as such animals as scorpions.
How many animals are usually in the desert?
Surprisingly, there are many species of animals to be found in the desert. Most are nocturnal so are not obvious unless one is about after dark.
What are two names about desert animals that are nocturnal?
owl and snakes are the 2 names that are in the desert who are nocturnal.
Being nocturnal is an adaptation that helps desert animals survive because .?
Being nocturnal is an adaptation that helps desert animals survive because _____. hurry plz :)
How do animals suvive in deserts?
Many desert animals are nocturnal and hide during the day. At night the come out and find what food they can.
What are some adaptation for animals in the desert?
mimicry,camouflage,nocturnal
Is there any life on a desert?
There is a wide variety of life in the desert if you know when and where to look. Many animals are nocturnal and emerge only after dark. Some animals stay underground during the day to avoid the heat.
Where do some nocturnal animals live?
Biomes that have low precipitation, extreme temperatures, short growing seasons, and poor soil are the most likely to have nocturnal animals.
Do any nocturnal animals live in the Sahara Desert?
Yes, the fennec fox is one of them
What are the characteristics of animals that live in the desert?
Desert animals usually have some way to live a long while without water. Most of them are nocturnal, and come out at night, when is is much cooler in the desert. Many also have a way to live with out food for a while as well. Desert animals also have rough scales, or fur.
Why are desert animals mostly nocturnal?
In hot deserts it's cooler at night, so if animals come out then they lose less water.
