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Desert Animals
Meet the Creatures that Live in the Earth's Deserts
Deserts are among the harshest habitats on Earth. Baking sun scorches the earth during the day, and temperatures plummet at night. Water and food are scarce, so the desert animals that make their home in the desert must be hardy and adaptable.
Gila Monster
One of only two species of venomous lizards in the world.
Gila Woodpecker
In the desert trees are scarce, so the Gila woodpecker makes it home inside the giant saguaro cactus.
Burrowing Owl
Nesting beneath deserts, shrublands and prairies gives this hardy owl a home away from the heat.
Roadrunner
Speed is the most famous characteristic of this desert bird.
Kangaroo Rat
Highly developed back legs, and a powerful ability to jump give this species its name.
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