Predators
This "king" of the Sahara is the fastest land predator in Africa.
Cheetah
These humps store fat, not this.
Water
The largest living bird.
Ostrich
This tiny fox has enormous ears.
Fennec Fox
Camels can close their nostrils during sandstorms.
True
This cat hunts mostly at night and is known for its incredible hearing.
Caracal
This adaptation helps fennec foxes stay cool.
Large Ears
This scavenger circles overhead looking for dead animals.
Vulture
This mammal has scales instead of fur.
Pangolin
Ostriches bury their heads in the sand.
False
This wild dog lives in packs and has one of the highest hunting success rates.
African Wild Dog
Many Sahara animals avoid heat by doing this during the day.
Burrowing or remain underground
This bird is famous for stomping snakes.
Secretary Bird
This horned desert antelope can survive without drinking for long periods.
Addax
Hyenas are members of the dog family.
Unlike lions, these spotted predators often hunt alone.
Leopard
This reptile sidewinds across loose sand.
Sidewinder Snake
This owl often nests in abandoned burrows.
Burrowing Owl
This rodent jumps like a kangaroo.
Jerboa
Fennec foxes have fur on the bottoms of their feet.
True
This scavenger can crush bones with bite forces over 1,000 PSI.
Spotted Hyena
This process allows camels to survive major water loss.
Efficient water conservation/dehydration tolerance
This falcon is among the fastest birds during a dive.
Peregrine Falcon
This nocturnal cat is one of Africa's smallest wild cats.
Black-footed Cat
Cheetahs can roar like lions.
False