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Desert endurance

Spend slowly in heat.

Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.

2 species

Addax (Addax nasomaculatus) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Addax

Species principle: Desert Sparing

Spend slowly in heat.

Hard heat rewards the body that spends slowly.

Addax are desert antelope adapted to extreme aridity, with pale coats, broad hooves, and the ability to survive long periods with little free water.

Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Gemsbok

Species principle: Desert Poise

Stay graceful in heat.

Protection lets grace survive pressure.

Gemsbok have long straight horns, heat tolerance, and water-conserving adaptations that help them survive arid desert and savanna habitats.

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