Yet, when scientists took a closer look, the desert animals turned out to be multiple ... Semaphore geckos earned their name ...

Jackrabbits were named for their ears ... Roughing It. The name was later shortened to jackrabbit. Black-tailed jackrabbits are a common hare that inhabit American deserts, scrublands, and ...

Each of these deserts presents numerous hazards for outdoor enthusiasts, not the least of which are some of the animals which reside ... However, given that their venom is equivalent to that ...

A very thirsty animal can drink 30 gallons of water in only 13 minutes. Other adaptations help dromedaries thrive in desert conditions. Their nostrils close to keep sand at bay, and they have ...