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Desert Survival

A desert is a dry and barren landscape with minimal precipitation and, as a result, adverse living
conditions for plant and animal life. Animals that live in deserts need special abilities to survive in
such difficult conditions.

Read the descriptions and fill in the missing letters to complete the names of these animals.

1 This antelope is found in the Sahara Desert. They can live
without water for long periods of time.
A D X

2 It is a small wolf which can be found throughout California,
from the dry deserts to the mountain ranges. It eats almost
everything, rabbits, rodents, insects, grass, and even fruits.
C Y E

3 It is the smallest fox in the world, and is found in the Sahara
Desert. It has a sandy coat and long ears which helps it to
survive the extreme desert climate.
F N C

4 Found in the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa, this animal
lives in groups. It is a mammal of the mongoose family.

M K

5 Native to the USA, this constrictor snake is found near water
bodies. It eats rodents, lizards, and other small snakes.

D S T G K

6 Found in the Gobi Desert and other arid areas in Central Asia,
the two-humped animal can withstand intense heat in summer
and extreme cold in winter.
B T I N A L

Fact File

A mirage is a naturally occurring optical illusion in a desert that creates a
misleading image of an object or sky.

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