Animals In The Desert Region

Animals survive in deserts by living underground or resting in burrows during the heat of the day.

Animals in the desert region. Desert animals also known as Xerocoles are the mammals which are adapted to living in the desert. Along with these animals there are a lot of scorpions sand cats dung beetles that are found widely in the desert region. Some other kinds of animals in the desert are great roadrunner addax Antelope Echidna Desert Bighorn Sheep elf owl Gila monster dingo great jerboa hawk desert hopping mouse and lappet faced vulture.

These Sahara Desert animals inhabit Africa Middle East Southeast Asia and Central Europe. And birds such as the sandgrouse and lappet-faced vulture. Most of these animals are either crepuscular or nocturnal.

Some creatures get the moisture they need from their food so they dont need to drink much water if any. Apart from the dromedary camel and goats the desert hosts the highly feared deathstalker scorpion the extremely venomous sand viper the elegant and fierce cheetah the graceful gazelles the swift-footed red-necked ostrich and other unique and magnificent species. They are also known as the gold-wolf common jackal and Asiatic jackal.

These animals have to overcome various challenges including excessive heat and lack of water to thrive in the desert. California is home to a wide range of different landscapes and ecosystems including desert. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features.

Desert animals include coyotes and bobcats spiders such as the black widow scorpions rattlesnakes lizards and many kinds of birds all especially adapted to the desert biome. Reptiles such as snakes and lizards and small birds are the primary. Examples of desert animals include invertebrates such as scorpions and camel spiders.

Because of this specialization a desert can appear to be lifeless to the untrained eye. Golden Jackals are more related to the grey wolves and coyotes than the jackal species. Others live along the edges of deserts where there are more plants and shelter.