Desert Animals Summary Honeysuckle Chapter 9
This chapter focuses on some of the particular animals whole easily survive in harsh conditions of deserts.
One is the gerbils (desert rat). It mak deep furrows and stays inside when the surface is very hot. Another is a Darkling beetle. Its feet absorb moisture from the surrounding. Darkling beetle lifts these feet and water drops trickle to their mouth. Other famous examples include rattlesnake, camel, and mongoose.
Rattlesnake
Rattlesnakes live in the dry and rocky desert of America. It is deadly; when disturbed it s talk making rattling sound and warn intruders.
Mongoose
Mongoose lives in groups and survives on small animals. They are the only animals that kill deadly snakes. They first tease snakes. Once the snake is tired they kill them.
Camels
See also: Desert Animals Solution.
***Desert Animals Summary Honeysuckle Chapter 9***
Ref: NCERT book chapter 9.