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Fennec Fox: The fennec fox (Vulpes zerda) inhabits the North African Sahara desert, right up to the Sinai and Arabian Peninsula. Weighing around 3 to 3.5 pounds, the fennec fox is only 15 inches long and has large ears that keep it cool and also alert it to the sound of oncoming prey. Fennec foxes prefer to live on the sand dunes, digging an underground burrow and sleeping in it during the hottest part of the day. They survive on a mixed diet of fruits like berries along with bird eggs, lizards and rodents. As fennec foxes cannot be easily viewed in desert areas that are not sandy, this animal is trapped for commercial purposes, to be displayed and sold to tourists. Additionally, increasing human settlements in southern Morocco are causing a decline in the fennec fox population in this desert, states the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Redlist of Threatened Species.
Pronghorn: The pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) inhabits the deserts, grasslands and foothills of the western United States, southwestern Canada and Mexico. It weighs approximately 80 to 150 lbs and is 3.5 to 5 feet in length. According to the Desert Animals website, though pronghorns subsist on vegetation like sagebrush, shrubs, grasses and cacti, they are opportunistic and thrive on other available sources of vegetation too. In 1924 pronghorns were believed to be near extinction, with only around 20,000 animals in existence, compared to the over 35 million pronghorns that existed in the 1800s. From then on the pronghorn population gradually increased, though the numbers do decrease occasionally, and fluctuate based on manifold factors including illegal hunting, severe droughts and harsh winters, lack of vegetation and water, and loss of habitat due to agriculture and urbanization.
Caracal: The caracal (Caracal aurata), also known as the African golden cat, is Africa's least known cat, as its observance in the wild is rare. The BBC website states that the caracal is found throughout the deserts of Africa and across Asia from Turkey to North West India and Arabia. This animal weighs between 20 to 40 pounds and is a little over 3 feet long with a height of 1.5 feet. The caracal feeds by stalking small mammals like rodents, hares, hyraxes and small deer, as well as reptiles and invertebrates. They are also experts at catching birds by leaping high up in the air and numbing the prey with their paw. Caracals are listed as "near threatened" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; their population is on the decline, especially in West Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The causes for the endangered status of the caracal are various; this animal is a source of livelihood for a major commercial trade, and is hunted for its skin and meat. Loss of habitat and prey base is another reason for the declining caracal population.
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Ia a meerkat a endangered species?
Meerkats are currently listed as of "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List, which means they are not considered an endangered species. However, they do face threats such as habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict, so conservation efforts are still important to ensure their survival in the wild.
How long have tortoises been on the earth?
No, the desert tortoise has the official status of 'threatened' but not endangered at this time (2014). If populations continue to decline, they could become endangered in the future, however.
When do you call a species endangered versus threatened?
A species is considered endangered when it is at a very high risk of extinction in the near future. A species is considered threatened when it is likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future if threats continue.
Are sidewinders endangered?
Some species of sidewinders are considered to be at risk, but not all. For example, the Mohave desert sidewinder is listed as a species of least concern, while the sidewinder rattlesnake is listed as threatened. Populations can vary based on location and habitat conditions.
What endangered animals live in deserts?
camels dingos dragons (Komodo dragons) Camels are not endangered. Komodo dragons do not live in deserts. The pure dingo is endangered, but many of Australia's dingo populations have interbred with wild dogs. Endangered animals that live in deserts include Australian animals such as the bilby, the Julia Creek dunnart and the Central rock-rat.
What endangered species live in deserts?
An endangered species that live in the desert is the Desert Tortoise. It lives in the Mojave Desert and the Sonoran Desert.
Are vipers endangered?
is the desert horned viper endangered
gobi desert?
This vast desert in Northern China is home to an endangered species of bear.
What endangered species live in the Savannah?
the wild homorpog is endangered
What is the driest place in the eastern hemisphere where endangered species survive?
The desert
How do squid live in the desert?
Squid do not live in a desert. They are an ocean species.
What endangered species live in the taiga?
bears
What endangered species live on the Nile?
crocodile
Do Bird live in the desert?
Yes, there are many species of birds that live in the desert.
What endangered species live in the wetlands?
Malie is an endangered animal that lives in a wetland!
Does the jackrabbit live in the desert?
Yes, there are species of jackrabbit in the desert.
Do raptors live in the desert?
Yes some species of raptor live in the desert. A few examples of such species that may live in a desert are the Harris hawk, Redtail hawk, Elf owl, and Burrowing owl.
