People often think of the desert as a vast, empty land without life. This is because deserts around the world are extremely hot with a limited supply of water. Yet in this inhospitable place there live an amazing number of plants and animals. These animals and plants are able to survive because they have adapted to the conditions in which they live. Both plants and animals learn survival techniques such as storing water or avoiding being in the sun in the hottest part of the day or year.

- Gidgee Trees found in eastern part of the Simpson desert

 

Use the links below to find out more information on desert animals and vegetation:

1) Enchanted Learning [http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/desert/desert/shtml]

This website provides information on different desert animals around the world. It has great pictures of the animals and useful information regarding where the animals live and what they eat. It only has limited references to the adaptations of the animals.

2) Desert USA [http://www.desertusa.com/animal.html]

Desert USA focuses on desert animals and vegetation in North America. This site has extenisve information on desert life. It also has wonderful pictures that will be helpful in your Powerpoint Presentations.

3) Desert Biomes [http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert.htm]

This website has useful information on both desert animals and vegetation. It has great pictures that can be used in Powerpoint Presentations. Desert Biomes also provides you with useful links to other websites.

4) What's It Like Where You Live? [http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/desert/index.htm]

 This website has information on both desert animals and desert vegetation. It has great pictures and is easy to use.

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