Cold Desert Animals Adaptations

Animal adaptations in the desert ppt.

Cold desert animals adaptations. Adaption to nocturnal life The average daytime temperatures in the desert often exceed more than 38C. A light-colored coat to reflect heat. They have developed special adaptations to withstand the cold temperatures like the presence of very thick fur and the inability to sweat.

Just like animals plants need to adapt to the dryness cold temperatures and saltiness of the soils of cold deserts. They have a long narrow bodies and scaly skin that protects them. These animals stay in their burrows during the hot days and emerge at night to feed.

Have light coloured fur to reflect sunlight and keep their bodies cools. Just like animals plants need to adapt to the dryness cold temperatures and saltiness of the soils of cold deserts. Cold-blooded animals entirely lack sweat glands as they rely on the external environment to regulate body temperature.

Have thick fur on feet protecting them from the hot ground. Like animals in any other desert the animals in the cold desert need specific adaptations to survive in the harsh conditions of the cold deserts like Antarctic and Gobi. Hairy paws for walking on hot sand.

Water is used up in the coolingprocess and can quickly dehydrate even the most water retentive animal so most desert animals have adapted their. After staying in the desert for winter the deer travel back for summer. Spikes protect cacti from animals.

Large fleshy stems to store water. Cold desert animals such as lizards camels and gazelles show different adaptations to protect themselves in the cold climate. Other common adaptations seen in desert animals include big ears light-colored coats humps to store fat and adaptations that help conserve water.