Top 10 Desert Animals
Camels are well-adapted to desert life, with features like humps to store fat for energy and the ability to close their nostrils to preven.
The fennec fox has large ears that help dissipate heat, and it can go without water for long periods by obtaining moisture from its food.
Desert tortoises are adapted to conserve water, and they can survive long periods without drinking by storing water in their bladders.
Kangaroo rats are nocturnal desert rodents known for their ability to survive without drinking water, obtaining all the moisture.
The sidewinder is a venomous snake found in deserts, known for its unique method of locomotion, which allows it to move efficiently on loose sand.
The Gila monster is one of only two venomous lizards in the world and is found in the deserts of the southwestern.
The armadillo lizard is named for its resemblance to the armored mammal and is found in the deserts of southern Africa.
This scorpion is one of the most venomous scorpions in the world and is found in deserts in North Africa and the Middle East.
Jerboas are small, nocturnal rodents with long hind legs for jumping. They are found in deserts and steppes in Asia and Africa.
The thorny devil is a small lizard found in Australian deserts. Its skin is covered in spines that help it collect water from dew and rain.