Discover what animals and plants are found in a desert habitat.
We are here.
But have you ever wondered what plants and animals live in a desert and how they survive there?
This is the Sahara. The largest desert on Earth!
Wow! It looks like it hardly ever rains here.
Incredibly, there are still plants growing here.
Like this acacia tree. It has long thorns that hold water. Plus very deep roots in the ground that gets the water it needs to survive.
And animals too! A camel. What's with the hump? It stores fat in that hump to use as food and can survive for up to seven months without drinking water! Ooh, it must get so thirsty!
Look at that gecko. They don't blink so have to lick their eyes to keep them clean.
And that's a scorpion. It can survive for twelve months without any food. It must be starving! Amazing!
So, desert habitats are dry and have very little water.
Ooh I'm thirsty, I need a drink!
Desert habitats are incredibly hot and dry places but some animals and plants can survive there. Watch the video to learn all about desert habitats!
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