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All animals (as well as humans) require three basic things to survive:
Food
Water and
Shelter
With resepct to animals in the desert:
- some dig burrows which enable them to keep cool during the day: some of them even plug up the tunnel entrance to help keep out the heat
- some dig burrows to enable them to reach the water table under the desert
- many creatures do not need to actually drink water, but obtain their moisture needs from the foods or other animals they eat
- some have special adaptations, such as the Australian thorny devil, a lizard with sharp spikes which actually channel moisture to its mouth
- reptiles are cold-blooded, meaning they actually require the heat to warm them enough so they can move around and feed
- many creatures are active at night and in the early morning when it is cooler
- some reptiles, amphibians and arthropods remain dormant beneath the ground until the rains come, stimulating their breeding cycle
- many desert creatures have pale skin which does not absorb the heat as much
- some animals, such as camels, have special protective thick pads, or thick eyelashes that keep out the desert sand
By being nocturnal and having adaptations that enable them to go without water for long periods of time, have heat-dispensing organs to dispell excess heat from their bodies, among other things.
What else can I help you with?
Why are desert animals small?
Desert animals are often small because being small helps them conserve water and energy in the hot and dry desert environment. Smaller animals have a larger surface area relative to their body size, which helps them dissipate heat more efficiently and reduces the amount of water they need to survive. Additionally, smaller animals require less food to sustain themselves, which can be scarce in the desert.
What animals eat the desert lily?
The animals that eat the desert lily are desert animals. Some examples of these animals are insects, reptiles, and tortoises.
What animals live in the southwest region?
The southwestern region is a desert climate, so the animals there must be able to survive in the extreme heat with little water. Animals that live in the southwest include prairie dogs, jack rabbits, wolves, and coyotes.
What animals can survive in lack of water and how?
Animals like camels, kangaroo rats, and desert tortoises have adapted to survive in arid environments with limited water. They have specialized physiological and behavioral adaptations such as the ability to store water in their bodies, concentrate urine to conserve water, and reduce water loss through respiration and waste. These adaptations help them thrive in habitats where water is scarce.
Would furry or hairy animal survive in a desert?
Many desert animals are nocturnal and night temperatures can be very low. Also, deserts at high altitudes are cold day and night so being furry or hairy is good no matter the time of day in that instance. Fur and hair offer insulation from heat as well as cold, and protect animals from the spines and needles of many desert plants.
Can animals that survive in the jungle survive in the desert?
Yes, there are a number of animals that survive in both desert and jungle. The coati, raccoon and fox are examples of animals that can be found in either a desert or a jungle.
How does animals survive in the Sahara desert?
The animals in the Sahara desert survive by drinking lots of water and staying cool in the shade.
What animals survive in desert?
camels
How do you survive in the gobi desert?
You survive in the Gobi Desert by relying on the animals and the plantsBy Emily E
Can animals grow in the desert?
Of couse, animals can grow in the desert. They would not be able to survive and reproduce if they did not grow.
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 animals survive in the harsh desert climate?
dont no.
Why cold blooded animals can survive the desert?
hbk
Why can't a money plant survive in the desert?
it cant survive in a desert because its to hot and the money might fall to were the animals can eta it.
How does human life survive in the desert?
they feed on the animals living there
How do yaks survive the desert heat?
Yaks are primarily mountain or plateau animals and are designed to resist cold and are not really desert animals.
How will the animals survive if their country is turning into a desert?
The majority of them won't. If none of them have evolved to survive in desert conditions and man doesn't step in then they will die.
