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species in the Kgaiagarii have developed survival techniques to cope Manyoithesmaileclesr atrildngcreatures ofthedesert are aticnstjust
with the intense temperature extremes and the prolonged absence of as fascinating in their techniques for survival in this unforgiving lmd;
water Ind food. the But-Eared Fox, with lts large ears is able to detect its subterranean
Manyoftheantelopesperles.includingGt:ms|>ok and Springbnkun insect pray deep in the so'tL Sociable weavers survive because of their
survive without ever drinking mm. They do this by grazing at night communal. wel]-insuhtcd nests while Ground Squirrels use their bushy
and in thceurlyhoursof the morning Grasishygroscopic, meaning it toils as sunshndes. A remarkable sentry system keeps the Mezrkat
is able to absorb moisture from the air. ofwhich there is more at night. colonies safe, the Sand grouse soak up and hold water in their breast
Therefore. by grazing when the grasses contain most moisture, thme feathers to transport it to their chicks Minute Tadpole shrimps and
hnrdy ungulatcs are able to pick up suificicnt moisture Furthermore Gimt bull frogs remain buried in the mud for many months or even
they feed on mots. bulbs and melons with high water content. ‘the years waiting for their chance.
Tsamrnn melons are probably the mostvulunbiz of the l(:lnhari's plants Then. finally and with a lot of noise and dartclng light the rains
inthisrespect.Theyarelnrgeandfilledwithwnier,mdthct‘Ittthn|t.hey bill and the dusty, dry thirstland cxplodw into life. Mirnculously
ripen in mid-winter is hugely beneficial. metnmorphosing into a lush. colourful paradise almost instantly. Dsert
Another technique amongst Intelope is grazing with their white gnssesandotherplanis arehighlynpportunisnc. patientlynwaitlng their
rump towartk the sun. By reiiecting heal and reducing the body profile chance with their seeds lying dormant for years until the rains bring
exposed to directxun it manages to conserve precious moisture. conditions that are jun right for germination. it happens within day:
Even many of the l(a|nhn.ri's prcdutor species. large Ind small an and Itls exactly this nbilltyofthe Kgalngndi torejuvenate so quickly that
survive without drinking water. provided they manage to mnlu: regular help: it sustain surprisingly diverse and large populations of Midlife.
fresh kills. The movements of the herd: are determined by these rare. local rnimt
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