Below are some of the crazy and wild animals that you may encounter on a trip to the Sahara.
This is a jerboa. Jerboas are well-suited for the desert because they are known for being able to live in harsh conditions. They can also each high speeds of 16 miles per hour.
This is the fennec fox. The fennec fox is well-suited for the desert because they have extremely large ears. This is helpful because the ears release excess body heat providing ventilation giving them the ability to live in the desert.
This is an addax antelope. The addax antelope is well-suited for the desert because it can walk and run through sand without any difficulty. Unfortunately, they are endangered because of their great meat.
This is a meerkat. Meerkats are well-suited for the desert because they like to feed on insects and small reptiles. They also live in underground tunnels which are utilized for housing and protection.
This is an ostrich. Ostriches are well-suited for the desert because they like to nest in cactuses. They also do not need that much water. During droughts ostriches like to gather into large groups which helps them with survival.
This is a Scorpion. Scorpions are well-suited for the desert because they like to burrow in the sand. They also can live in extreme dry and hot weather.
This is a camel. Camels are well-suited for the desert because they have very soft feet that allow them to move quickly through the sand. Another quality that camels possess is the ability to go without food or water for
17 days.
17 days.