Large ears for dissipating body heat; The presence of poison glands is also an adaptive feature of desert animals. To unlock this lesson you must be a study.com.
The Ear Opening Of Desert Animals Are Also Well Protected By Hair Or Scales.
Addax antelope african porcupine bats bighorn sheep bilby cape hare chuckwallas civet collared peccary coyotes desert elephants. The animal conserves metabolic water since protein wastes are eliminated as uric acid. Most desert animals are pale in color which prevents their bodies from absorbing more heat in the sun.
Actually, It Is A Highly Adaptive Member Of Canidae, The Family Of Dogs.
The animals that have adapted to the wild and hot climate in the desert are generally tough and masters at preserving water. Point out that part of the picture represents daytime, the other part night. Hairy paws for walking on hot sand;
They Can Save Water Inside Their Bodies, Up To 53 Gallons (200 Liters) At A Time.
Ask the children to look at the picture and describe the adaptations they see that animals have to save water. They can thrive in a wide variety of habitats. Have broad, flat, leathery feet to spread their weight and provide protection from hot sand;
In Camel, The Eyes Are Well Protected By Long Eye Lashes And Are Kept High Above Die Ground By Long Neck.
They extract water from the desert plants they eat, and conserve their energy during the day. The ability either to store water or to survive on very little water; Birds of prey like hawks and owls have sharp, curved bills for tearing meat.
