{"id":1265,"date":"2021-12-27T17:34:44","date_gmt":"2021-12-27T17:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interestinganimalfacts.com\/?p=1265"},"modified":"2021-12-27T17:34:46","modified_gmt":"2021-12-27T17:34:46","slug":"animals-that-live-in-the-desert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interestinganimalfacts.com\/animals-that-live-in-the-desert\/","title":{"rendered":"Animals That Live In The Desert"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Deserts are extremely dry, sand-covered, barren lands that are desolate with sparse vegetation and a lack of rainfall. Throughout the day, desert temperatures rise to an average of 38 degrees celsius. And during the night, temperatures fall to around -3.9 degrees celsius. Deserts cover over a fifth of the Earth’s landmass and are located on every continent across the world. Due to the desert’s hostile conditions, many plants and animal species are unable to live there. However, there are also many animals that have adapted to life in the desert. Read below to find out about the Top 15 Animals that Live in the Desert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dingos are from the canine family and can hunt their prey both alone or in a pack. They can hunt mammals up to the size of a large kangaroo and can run at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour.
The Dingo is Australia’s largest terrestrial carnivore and has even been known to hunt down humans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Camels are highly adept at surviving in the desert. They use their humps to store fat, which is later broken down into water for them to drink.
This means that they can stay hydrated while in the desert for long periods. They can absorb up to 30 gallons of water in just 13 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Armadillos thrive in warm climates due to their low body fat percentage and low body temperature.
They have a hard armor to protect them from predators and a long, sticky tongue to help them catch and eat their insect prey. They dig burrows in the desert sands to shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coyotes are part of the canine family. They have a thick fur that blends into their environment and can run up to speeds of 40 miles per hour.
They are excellent hunters and they travel in packs while stalking prey. They communicate with their pack through howls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Giraffes normally occupy the Sahara Desert and spend a lot of their day grazing in loose formations, because their diet consists mainly of leaves and they need around 10 gallons of water per day, meaning their herds are dispersed widely across the Sahara desert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bats tend to hibernate often and different types of bats prefer different times of the day. Some bats come out during the day, while others come out at night.
The desert is perfect for bats because they feed on insects and vegetation, and like to be in a habitat away from humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zebras have excellent eyesight, during the day and at night. They normally forage for food during the daylight, feeding on grasses and other vegetation.
Zebras are able to survive days without water which makes them well suited to living in the desert where the water supply can be scarce. They can also use their hooves to dig into desert sand to find hidden water sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n