Desert v/s Mountainous Animal, Difference Between Desert and Mountainous Animal, PPT for class 6,

2. Desert animals have evolved ways to help them keep cool and use less water.
Camels can go for weeks without water, and their nostrils and eyelashes can form a
barrier against sand. Many desert animals, such as the fennec fox, are nocturnal,
coming out to hunt only when the brutal sun has descended.
Desert animals are animals that have adapted to live in a desert habitat. They tend
to have different characteristics to animals in other habitats because of the harsh
conditions in their environment.
There are 23 deserts in the world and each one has a range of different desert
animals. There are two different types of desert: hot and cold. While we would
usually think of somewhere hot and filled with sand dunes when we say ‘desert’,
the biggest desert in the world is actually in Antarctica. Desert animals can be very
different, depending on whether they live in a hot or a cold desert.
Despite their reputation for being barren and empty, deserts are full of a vast
variety of wildlife that has adapted to its harsh conditions.

3. 1) Fennec Fox : The most distinctive feature of the fennec fox is its
big, long ears, which can measure up to 15 cm in length. In
comparison to this desert animal’s petite frame, its ears appear
huge. These ears, in addition to looking very sweet, actually serve a
very practical purpose. Having such big ears allows fennec foxes to
have extremely sensitive hearing, which helps them to track down
prey that is underground. What’s more, fennec foxes’ ears are also
helpful for keeping them cool. This is because the blood vessels
close to the skin in the ears dissipate their body heat into the air.
2) Deathstalker Scorpion : The deathstalker scorpion is a small, but
highly dangerous desert animal. In fact, its venom is actually one of
the most powerful amongst all scorpions. Just one still from this
desert animal will seriously harm you and can, in some cases, even
be fatal. Interestingly, however, this scorpion’s venom actually has
a very positive use. The deathstalker’s venom can be used to locate
tumours in the human body.
In terms of their physical appearance, deathstalker scorpions are
around 6 cm in length and can appear in a variety of colours and
markings. This is confusing as it makes them hard to identify.

4. 3) Camels : Camels are arguably the most famous desert animals in
the world. You will find these animals in a variety of deserts around
the world, where they have been living for around 4,000 years. As
they are such a staple of the desert environment, camels have been
put to work by the people living in those regions. For instance,
camels are used for transport, food, and clothing.
What some people may not know is that there are 3 different types
of camels: the single-humped dromedary, the two-humped Bactrian
and Wild Bactrian.
4) Meerkats : Meerkats are another very famous type of desert
animal. These small mammals belong to the mongoose family,
Herpestidae and can be found in deserts, as well as some other dry
habitats. One of the most standout characteristics of meerkats is
their sociability. Meerkats tend to live in groups, or colonies, of up
to 50 members. Typically, the group will be active during the day
and then lie low in their burrows at night. Community is very
important to meerkats, as they are extremely sociable animals. It is
even standard practice for meerkats to groom one another before
leaving the burrow to forage. When they are foraging, the group
works together, with certain meerkats adopting different roles to
make sure all areas are covered.

5. 5) Golden Hamster : The golden hamster, which is also known as
the Syrian hamster, is another rodent which can be found in the
wilderness of Syria and Turkey. Whilst golden hamsters are actually
popular pets in many parts of the world, the number of them still in
the wild is rapidly decreasing. This is a massive cause for concern
and, as such, they have been officially declared as having a
‘vulnerable’ conservation status.

6. Mountains are the areas much above the sea level i.e. around 600 m (1970 ft). The
Scientific explanation for the formation of mountains is usually the movement of
tectonic plates. When these plates strike each other, the parts of land involved in
the process rise above to form a mountain. Atmospheric conditions of mountains
are the toughest. As the altitude increases, the pressure and temperature
decreases. Despite these circumstances, it is home to many species. A mountain
has different zones which range from deciduous woodlands, coniferous forests to
bare rock.
Mountains cover around a quarter of the world’s land area and comprise a large
portion of global biodiversity as well as cultural diversity. Mountains
provide widespread, different types of habitats in which a large range of plants and
animals can be found.
An ecosystem found in mountain regions is referred to as Montane ecosystems. As
discussed, the biodiversity are strongly affected by climate. Trees are tall and thin,
but they grow beyond timberline due to climatic conditions. Small grasses and a
few perennials that can withstand this climate can be found beyond 3000 feet at
rock zones and snow zones. Moreover, these terrains are safer and protected by
humans.

7. 1) Brown Bear : Wild adult Brown Bear in the mountain forest.
Brown bears are generally loners who will only seek a mate for
short periods. Brown bears live in many locations around the world
up to 16,400 feet above sea level. The brown bear has long blunt
claws that they can use to dig up food, even when buried in ice and
snow. Brown bears are at the top of the food chain as they are
powerful enough to break the necks of many animals with a single
spat. Their thick layer of fat helps to keep them warm. They have a
great sense of smell, so they can often smell food up to 1 mile away.
Finally, brown bears will eat almost anything.
2) Himalayan Tahr: The Himalayan Tahr’s flexible, rubbery hooves
help them to move quickly and confidently over rocky terrain.
The Himalayan tahr lives at elevations up to 16.400 feet above sea
level. This animal has a thick two-part coat that grows long in the
winter. The extra length and the thick undercoat help insulate it
during cold weather. One cool adaptation of the tahr is that the
hooves of the Himalayan tahr are uniquely designed for walking
on rocky mountainsides. The hooves have a hard outer core to
help protect them while the middle is softer, allowing them to walk
better on uneven ground. Since it is easy for them to move around,
they navigate to higher ground to feed during the day.

8. 3) Lammergeier: The Lammergeier is a scavenger; after finding a
picked-over carcass, the bird will drop it from a tremendous height
to shatter it into swallow-able pieces.
The lammergeier, also called the bone-eating vulture, lives at
altitudes up to 16,400 feet above sea level. This bird is a scavenger
who eats a diet composed of about 80% bones, so it can easily find
food left by other animals. Its stomach acid has a pH level of about
1, so it can digest most bones in under 24 hours. These birds have
no natural predators.
4) Tibetan Sand Fox: It’s unknown exactly why the Tibetan fox
developed its signature square head. Some researchers believe
that the unique shape helps with vision or camouflage, while
others say that the square face is a natural product of the windy
environment on the plateau.
The Tibetan sand fox lives in altitudes up to 17,100 feet above sea
level. These animals have thick fur coats, so it is easy for them to
handle the cold. They have a powerful jaw, which makes them able
to eat a variety of meat. Male and females usually bond for life,
and they work together as a team when they hunt. They have a
keen sense of hearing, making it easier for them to hear their
favorite meal of rodents scampering as they try to get away.

9. 5) Himalayan Marmot: Himalayan Marmots have a pair of large
incisors on the upper and one on the lower jaw that grow
continuously and need to be kept short and sharpened by frequent
gnawing.
The Himalayan marmot lives in elevations up to 17,100 feet above
sea level. They live in dens up to 30 feet deep in the ground with
their families up to 6 months out of the year. Each of their front feet
has four-toes with long concave claws, allowing them to burrow
better. Since there is more than one animal in the burrow, it is
easier to keep warm. This is especially helpful to the pups. While all
Himalayan marmots stay in the burrow for about 6 months
annually, females with young often spend another two months.
While females are in the den, males are usually close by and
constantly scan any signs of danger. When a Himalayan marmot
hears or sees danger, they communicate through a low series of
alarm calls, which they repeat every 5-to-20 seconds.