Australian Desert Animals Adaptations

Some plants have developed very long roots that go deep into the ground to reach underground water.

Australian desert animals adaptations. Cacti while not native to the continent are adapted to thrive in the harsh Australian desert. It is one of the most unique adaptations among Australian animals. Becoming nocturnal and burrowing help small mammals like the bilby to survive the hot and dusty days.

Few animals have adapted to survive the hottest desert regions besides scorpions and small reptiles. Plants that store water in this way are called succulents one of which is the cactus. Many are also active at dawn and dusk and this is called being crepuscular.

You might also like these Teaching Wikis on Australian Desert Plants and their habitats. Kangaroo rats survive without ever drinking water. Animal adaptations in the desert ppt.

Spiders belong to an ancient group of animals called the arachnida. Their leaves are modified into spines to prevent water loss. Over time the rabbits have caused untold damage to Australias native plants and animals.

Of course they are rarely seen because they spend most of their lives burrowed underground. What animal has the most adaptations. Nocturnal activity enables species to avoid daytime extremes in temperature.

A common adaptation in desert plants is the development of ways to store water in the roots stems leaves or fruit. Like this PowerPoint resource they have been made with the input of expert Australian educators to inspire your teaching while following the Australian Curriculum. The thorny devil is a lizard that has developed adaptations that help it cope with the extreme climate of the Australian desert.