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Deserts

A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation

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If there is any country with no desert what is the name of the country called?

There are many countries in Europe, Central America and Asia that do not have deserts.

What is a desert water bag?

These are water bags with a burlap covering that you would "Saturate before using" and hang where wind or evaporation could cool the water inside. They were often hung on car radiators in the old days so that the wind passing over them could cool the your drinking water as you drove.

What animal burrows in the desert?

There are several different animals in the Savannah that seek shelter in other burrows. Burrowing owls, rattlesnakes, hawks, and foxes are all examples.

What causes decomposition in the desert?

Bacteria and fungi and worms are decomposers in the desert.

How do dingoes adapt to live in the desert?

It depends upon what you understand by the term "desert". Dingoes do not live in sandy deserts. They live almost everywhere, including semi-arid areas of Australia, where spinifex grass or scrubland is plentiful, and where there is a permanent water supply, even if they have to dig to reach it. Where there is any type of vegetation, there is also animal life. Dingoes are opportunistic feeders, eating any prey that is available, and also carrion. They have a short coat with an undercoat that protects them from both the daytime desert heat and the night-time desert cold. They tend to live in areas where there are rocks and caves for shelter.

What desert is in Tuscon?

There is no desert in Tucson. However, Tucson is located in the Sonoran Desert.

Why do desert animals need long tails?

I don't think desert-adapted animals have long tails. They generally try to stay as small as possible to avoid massive heat build-up.

What is the highest temp for the Trans-Pecos Desert?

What you call the "Trans-Pecos Desert is actually the Chihuahuan Desert. Temperatures have been know to reach, or exceed, 115 degrees F in parts. It is a huge desert and each region has its own climate data.

What types of temperatures does a desert have?

Temperatures can vary from -135 degrees F in the Antarctic Desert to +134 degrees F in the Mojave Desert.

What are and were the biggest deserts in Africa?

The Sahara and the Kalahari Desert are the two largest deserts in Africa.

What is the hottest zone on the world?

The hottest zone on the world is located in Iran, Shahdad or its local name "Gandom Beryanak" in loot desert

Why does the desert have a very low carrying capacity for grazing animals?

Deserts receive little rainfall and, therefore, only limited amounts of grass grow which is needed for grazing animals.

A long does the quest desert treasure take?

Around 4-5 Hours if you have all items and are level 100+

Where are deserts located in the world?

There are over 2 dozen major deserts located on all continents. To view the list as well as their locations, click on this link.

What snake lives in the desert?

Snakes such as the rattle snake and other of its kind inhabit the desert. King and coral snakes are very common as well but the king is not deadly while the coral snake is. There are many other snakes that live in the desert look it up on a zoo site.

Would you find a fern in a desert?

While not common, there are species of ferns that live in some deserts, generally in shady areas with a bit more moisture.

What features do desert animals need?

To be able to withstand dehydration and boiling temperatues