Desert plants and animals have adaptations that allow them to survive in the harsh desert environment. Cacti and mesquite trees store water in their stems and have deep roots and spines to protect against animals. Some desert animals like bats and snakes are nocturnal to avoid the daytime heat, while others like jackrabbits have large ears to help cool their bodies in the hot weather.

1. - Desert is a very tough environment to live in.
- So plants & animals living in the desert
should adapt to survive in it.
Adaptation in the desert

2. - Cactus & Mesquite trees are desert plants.
 Have roots that spread far to absorb rainwater.
 Have stems that store water.
 Have spines to protect plants from being eaten
by animals.
Adaptation of plants

3. - Some animals are nocturnal they are
active only at night “they sleep during the day”
Bats & Snakes
Adaptation of animals
Examples

4. - Other desert animals adapt to the desert by
having long ears to cool themselves in the
hot weather.
Examples
Jack rabbits