Desert ecology facts for kids

The high body temperatures of bactrian camels allow them to preserve water.

The hairy, white bristles of the old man cactus help deflect strong desert sunlight.

In deserts, there is very little vegetation. Depending on the type of desert, the climate may be very dry, or very hot. Desert ecology is about studying ecology in desert-like climates. Many of the organisms that live there have adapted, to be able to cope with these conditions.

Images for kids

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  Sand dunes in the Sahara Desert

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  Temperatures were 115°F, enough to melt the street signs

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  Erosion over time due to wind and rains have created beautiful canyons in the landscape. Antelope Canyon, AZ