By Timothy Bender
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The Nubian Ibex lives
in a semi-arid desert
The semi-arid desert
is a harsh place to live
To survive in the
desert, the Nubian
Ibex has adapted
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The tan hair of the Nubian
Ibex helps it blend in with
its surroundings
The Nubian Ibex uses its
horns to protect itself from
predators
The Nubian Ibex uses its
strong hind legs to
traverse the rocky slopes
of its home
The Nubian Ibex has big
ears so they can be
warned if a predator is
coming
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The Nubian Ibex lives in
remote places so
predators have a hard
time reaching them
The Nubian Ibex feed
during twilight to avoid
the heat and some
predators
The Nubian Ibex lives in
herds because the Ibex
warn each other of danger
The Nubian Ibex lie on
their side the help regulate
their body temperature
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Rock Hyraxes are also adapted
to living in the semi-arid desert
The Rock Hyrax has a special
membrane called the
umbraculum to protect its eyes
from the sun
The Rock Hyrax live in groups
so they will be warned of
approaching predators
Rock Hyraxes are known to
play dead at the sight of
predators
Rock Hyraxes spend an hour
sunbathing to regulate body
temperature
Rock Hyraxes sleep on top of
each other to regulate their body
temperature
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Rock Hyraxes have sweat
glands on their feet that
help them stick to rocks
Rock Hyraxes have pads
on their feet to help them
climb over rocks
Rock Hyraxes have a claw
on their back feet to get
parasites out of its fur
Rock Hyraxes have thick
fur to regulate their body
temperature
Rock Hyraxes fur helps
them blend into their
surroundings
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Caracal’s tan fur helps
them blend in to their
surroundings
Caracal’s hind legs are
long and muscled to
help it climb and
jump
Caracal’s tails help
them balance
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Caracal’s teeth are
pointed to help tear
meat
Caracals have black
markings around their
eyes to help them see in
the sun
Caracal’s pointed ears
help them hear their
prey
Caracals exhibit the
strange behavior of
burying their food to
keep it safe