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The Atacama Desert of South America
Location – Peru and Chile Annual Rainfall – at most, 1mm per year Age – over 20 million years Deserts are by definition the driest places on earth. Since water is so essential to life on Earth,...
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The Honey Badger
Home – Sub Saharan Africa, West and South Asia Habitat – varied, including grasslands, deserts, and tropical forests Niche – opportunistic predator Favorite Food – honeybee larvae Length – up to 3.5...
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Horned Lizards
Home – Southern North America, Central America Habitat – desert Niche – insectivore Favorite Food – ants Length – 6 inches or less Status – Some Species Threatened Threats – habitat destruction,...
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The Great Horned Owl
Home – North and South America Habitat – varied: tropical and temperate forest, grassland, desert, and mountains Niche – nocturnal hunter Favorite Food – small mammals Length – up to 2 feet Weight – up...
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The Egyptian Vulture
Home – Africa, Asia, Southern Europe Habitat – Hot, dry regions Niche – Scavenger Favorite Food – Carrion, eggs, cow manure, rotted plants Length – Up to 28 inches Weight – Up to 4 pounds Status –...
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