Types of Animals Found Climatic Conditions Info on Peoples Extreme Temperatures Important Facts Museums to Visit Towns & Villages Cultures & Tribes Sunset & Sandstorm Exotic Pictures Location on the Map Dust Storms Kalahari Desert Desert Hot Springs Desert Mountain Desert Oasis Important Hotels Info How to Get There? Important Attractions   TYPES OF ANIMAL FOUND Animals that live in the desert have adaptations to cope with the lack of water, the extreme temperatures, and the shortage of food. To avoid daytime heat, many desert animals are nocturnal; they burrow beneath the surface or hide in the shade during the day, emerging at night to eat. Many desert animals do not have to drink at all; they get all the water they need from their food. Most desert animals are small. Numerous types of reptiles - including frogs, toads, and crocodiles - can be found within the Sahara's lakes and pools of water, while lizards, chameleons, skinks, and cobras are to be found among the dunes and rocks. Among the reptiles in the Sahara's rivers and pools can be found snails, brine and algae shrimp, plus other types of crustaceans                                            Some of the mammal species found within the Sahara are the gerbil, jerboa, Cape hare, the desert hedgehog, dorcas gazelle, dama deer, Nubian wild, Anubis baboon, spotted hyena, common jackal, sand fox, Libyan striped weasel, and the slender mongoose. There are many species of rattlesnakes in the Sahara desert.  The Sahara also contains over 300 species of migratory bird populations along with water and shore birds and various other types of birds. © Copyright Reserved Sahara-desert.net PARTNERS | PRIVACY