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It is a miracle that life can survive in the extreme conditions of the desert. Learn about reptiles, mammals, birds, fish and amphibians that have adapted and, in fact, thrive in the harsh desert ecosystems. For more on this topic, go to Desert Animal Survival.
Mammals | Birds & Fish | Reptiles & Amphibians | Insects & Spiders
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 The Kingsnake
The Kingsnake gets its name from its habit of eating other snakes, and is most famous for eating rattlesnakes, copperheads and coral snakes. But it also feeds on other snakes, lizards, birds and their eggs, small mammals, turtles and frogs.
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 The Desert Food Chain
A food chain constitutes a complex network of organisms, from plants to animals, through which energy, derived from the sun, flows in the form of organic matter and dissipates in the form of waste heat.
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You can find more information about the desert's wildlife by clicking on one of the links below.
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Desert Food Chain in depth
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