5 Major Heterotrophs
- The most of the animals that live in Sahara are ranging from reptiles and mammals.
- Sahara is home of more then 300 migratory birds.
- Their habitat consist in harsh conditions, scarce water and barren landscapes.
- Because of the over hunting the Gazelles, Sahara Cheetah, Sahara Aphanius are endagered.
- The Camels have a incredible adaptation to live in the desert like they stored water in the hump and drew upon its store when it could not obtain water to drink. Although some water is obtained when fat stored in the hump is used as food, water itself is not stored there.
- Dorcas gazelles are highly adapted to the desert; they can go their entire lives without drinking, as they can get all of the moisture they need from the plants in their diets, though they do drink when water is available