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Animal Adaptations in the Semi-Arid Desert

Animal Adaptations in the Semi-Arid Desert. By Timothy Bender. Nubian Ibex. The Nubian Ibex lives in a semi-arid desert The semi-arid desert is a harsh place to live To survive in the desert, the Nubian Ibex has adapted. Physical Adaptations of the Nubian Ibex.

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Animal Adaptations in the Semi-Arid Desert

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  1. Animal Adaptations in the Semi-Arid Desert By Timothy Bender

  2. Nubian Ibex • The Nubian Ibex lives in a semi-arid desert • The semi-arid desert is a harsh place to live • To survive in the desert, the Nubian Ibex has adapted

  3. Physical Adaptations of the Nubian Ibex • The tan hair of the Nubian Ibex helps it blend in with its surroundings • The Nubian Ibex uses its horns to protect itself from predators • The Nubian Ibex uses its strong hind legs to traverse the rocky slopes of its home • The Nubian Ibex has big ears so they can be warned if a predator is coming

  4. Behavioral Adaptations of the Nubian Ibex • The Nubian Ibex lives in remote places so predators have a hard time reaching them • The Nubian Ibex feed during twilight to avoid the heat and some predators • The Nubian Ibex lives in herds because the Ibex warn each other of danger • The Nubian Ibex lie on their side the help regulate their body temperature

  5. Rock Hyrax • Rock Hyraxes are also adapted to living in the semi-arid desert • The Rock Hyrax has a special membrane called the umbraculum to protect its eyes from the sun • The Rock Hyrax live in groups so they will be warned of approaching predators • Rock Hyraxes are known to play dead at the sight of predators • Rock Hyraxes spend an hour sunbathing to regulate body temperature • Rock Hyraxes sleep on top of each other to regulate their body temperature

  6. Rock Hyrax • Rock Hyraxes have sweat glands on their feet that help them stick to rocks • Rock Hyraxes have pads on their feet to help them climb over rocks • Rock Hyraxes have a claw on their back feet to get parasites out of its fur • Rock Hyraxes have thick fur to regulate their body temperature • Rock Hyraxes fur helps them blend into their surroundings

  7. Caracal Adaptations • Caracal’s tan fur helps them blend in to their surroundings • Caracal’s hind legs are long and muscled to help it climb and jump • Caracal’s tails help them balance

  8. Caracal Adaptations • Caracal’s teeth are pointed to help tear meat • Caracals have black markings around their eyes to help them see in the sun • Caracal’s pointed ears help them hear their prey • Caracals exhibit the strange behavior of burying their food to keep it safe

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