High Five Facts - Desert Animals

The video explores fascinating adaptations of desert animals. Camels store fat in their humps, allowing them to survive long periods without water. Fennec foxes have large ears for heat dissipation and sound detection. Desert lizards perform a thermal dance to avoid burns. Burrowing owls live underground and are active during the day. Sidewinder snakes move sideways to minimize contact with hot sand. These adaptations help these animals thrive in harsh desert environments.

What is the primary function of a camel's hump?

• To provide balance

• To protect from predators

• To store fat

• To store water

How do fennec foxes use their large ears?

• To hear prey and dissipate heat

• To store food

• To fly short distances

• To attract mates

What unique behavior do desert lizards exhibit to cope with hot sand?

• They burrow underground

• They perform a thermal dance

• They change color

• They grow thicker scales

How do burrowing owls differ from most other owls?

• They live in trees

• They are nocturnal

• They are diurnal and live underground

• They hunt in packs

What is the advantage of the sidewinder snake's sideways movement?

• It helps the snake climb trees

• It makes the snake invisible to predators

• It allows the snake to swim

• It minimizes contact with hot sand