Hailing from China and Mongolia, and looking like a kangaroo rat with supersized ears, it’s the long-eared jerboa. They like desert habitats, with a preference for low shrub cover and
The lesser long-nosed bat can be found in the scrub, semi-arid grassland, and forest habitats from southern California, Arizona, & New Mexico down to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador,
Spending most of it’s days buried in the sand in the Arabian Peninsula and Iran, the Arabian sand boa is among the smallest boa constrictors. They are also known as Arabian boas or
The Saharan horned viper can be found in Northern Africa and certain parts of the Middle East. These venomous serpents prefer dry, sandy areas with subtle rock outcroppings,
Contrary to popular belief, the humps of a bactrian camel don’t store water; rather, they store fat that is high in energy. This energy reserve is used when food is scarce. Not only
The deathstalker scorpion, aka Palestine yellow scorpion, Omdurman scorpion, and Naqab desert scorpion, is one of the world’s most deadly scorpions. These lethal arachnids can be
The African spurred tortoise, aka sulcata tortoise or spur-thigh tortoise, is the 3rd largest tortoise after the Galápagos and Aldabra tortoises. Spurred tortoises are the biggest
The nubian ibex is just one of 5 subspecies. This particular ibex is the only one adapted to the hot and dry regions of Africa and Saudi Arabia. They prefer higher elevations;
The African elephant. The largest land animal on earth. Intelligent, caring, and potentially fierce, these majestic creatures roam the savannas and forests of Africa in search of food
The kit fox is widespread and found as far north as the arid regions of Oregon, east to southwestern Colorado, south through Utah, Nevada, southeastern California, New Mexico, Arizona, and
