Explore the Desert

Oh look! It’s Nya the Explorer with her camera. She’s traveling around the world studying the animals that live in the hottest deserts. Let’s explore with her today!

Where should we go first?

We’re in Australia, in the center of the Australian outback. Look at those prints in the sand. Do you know what they belong to?

It’s a dingo. They may look like dogs, but they are wild desert animals.

And there’s a bearded dragon. Look at its spiny skin! The bearded dragon keeps its open mouth as it tries to stay cool in the heat of the day.

Where should we go next?

We’re traveling to the Middle East where deserts are all around. Look at the camels walking across the sand. They can go for many days without drinking water.

And there’s an oryx with its long horns. It’s a type of antelope and one of the largest mammals that live in the desert.

Now where should we go?

It’s the Sahara Desert, one of the largest in the world. It’s in Africa and crosses 11 different countries.

All sorts of animals live here including some very poisonous snakes like the horned viper. Can you see it hiding in the sand?

And look at the adorable fennec fox! Its big ears keep it cool and hear animals burrowing underground.

One more stop. Can you guess the hottest place in the United States?

It’s Death Valley California. The temperatures in the summer are around 113°Farenheit.

Wow! That lizard blends in well with the sand in its burrow.

And look at that bighorn sheep on the rocks!

We’ve had so much fun with Nya visiting deserts around the world.

Australia
The Middle East
North Africa
and California

What else can you find in the desert?