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Nature's Weirdest

Nature's Weirdest

All habitats present difficulties, but the challenges of the desert are more obvious than most – scorching heat and a lack food and water make them one of the most hostile environments on the planet. But with great challenges come incredible solutions. Despite the deadly conditions, a hardy band of unique animal and plant species have adapted to meet the inhospitable desert conditions head on. Each one finds its own way to exploit and conserve the available food and water in a daily struggle for survival.

2026-01-29 09:41:56 +0000 UTC2026-01-29 10:39:57 +0000 UTC(58m)
Antelope

Antelope

For some the word ‘antelope' might not incite much interest but look closer and you'll discover a remarkably diverse group of animals, numbering nearly one hundred different species. Some are easy to miss, the little dik-dik being barely the size of a house cat, while eland weigh in at more than half a ton. There are representatives roaming plains from the Mongolian Plateau in Asia to the cape of South Africa. Wherever you find them, these remarkable animals are the unsung heroes of the plains.

2026-01-29 02:49:19 +0000 UTC2026-01-29 03:47:51 +0000 UTC(58m)