Desert Animal Adaptation

Are deserts only dry and fiery hot?

No, there are cold deserts too.

Why does the fennec fox have jumbo-sized ears?

The jumbo-sized ears release body heat into the air.

Did you know that the fox’s silky fur reflects sunlight like a mirror?

What is the function of the fox’s furry feet?

The function of the fox’s furry feet is to protect the fox’s tender toes from the hot sand.

The kangaroo rat is nocturnal or diurnal?

The kangaroo rat is nocturnal.

The kangaroo rats have big or small eyes?

They have big eyes.

Why they have big eyes?

They have big eyes to see in the dark.

Do marsupial moles have eyes?

No, they don’t have eyes.

Why don’t marsupial moles have eyes?

They don’t have eyes because they live in underground tunnels in the dark, so eyes are not useful.

Why does the gecko wear snowshoe in the desert?

The web-footed gecko zips across the hot sand without sinking.

What do camels keep in their humps?

They store food in their humps.

How does tortoise protect them self from the sun?

They have scaly skin protects their bodies.

Did you know that the elf owl nest is inside big cactuses?

Why do elf owls build their nests in big cactuses?

They build their nests in big cactuses because the big cactuses are cool, shage, and safe from predators.

Where do termites lay, they eggs?

They lay their eggs inside a mound.

How does pebble-mound mouse keep it self-cool?

they keep the self-cool by building a pile of stones on its burrow.

Do deserts have water?

Yes, if you know where to look.