Animal (desert)

• Camel

  • light fur helps deflect heat
  • flat feet to walk on the sand
  • can go a long time without water
  • a fatty hump to provide energy when there is no food storage
  • long eyelashes to prevent sand in eyes
• Fennec fox

  • Light fur to deflect heat
  • Big ears - hear prey and help release heat
  • Camouflage
• Jerboa

  • Cheek pouches to store food
  • Gets water from seeds
  • Kidneys re-absorb water
  • Nocturnal
  • Big eyes to see in the dark
• Adder

  • jumps to get off the sand
  • Burrows underground
  • Drinks water off its own
  • Jaw detaches