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The Bilby
Size
Small marsupial
Sun/ drought
dodging
Nocturnal
Water intake
Low needs – gets enough from food such
as fungi
Special move
Burrowing for cooler, moister conditions
Desert survival
score /10
The Perentie
Size
Giant lizard (one of the top predators)
Sun/ drought
dodging
Hides in rock crevices
Water intake
Low needs – gets enough from food such
insects
Special move
Hibernates during winter
Desert survival
score /10
The Red Kangaroo
Size
World’s largest marsupial
Sun/ drought
dodging
Feeds at dawn and dusk and sleeps during
day
Water intake
Gets a lot of water from dew
Special move
Hopping (surprisingly energy efficient!)
Desert survival
score /10
Drought Avoidance plants
Size
Only survive one season so don’t grow to
be large
Sun/ drought
dodging
Rapid life cycle and die after seeding.
Seeds last for years.
Water intake
Seeds only germinate when moisture
levels are high
Special move
Germinate after autumn rain and can
survive winter frosts
Desert survival
score /10
Drought Tolerant plants
Size
Extensive and deep roots to get to
underground water
Sun/ drought
dodging
Shed leaves to stop transpiration or have
waxy leaves to stop water loss
Water intake
Absorbs water very quickly and stores
large amounts of water
Special move
Can photosynthesise with a low level of
water
Desert survival
score /10
Succulent plants
Size
Extensive but shallow roots
Sun/ drought
dodging
Closes stomata during drought to stop
water loss and growth
Water intake
Absorbs water very quickly and stores
large amounts of water
Special move
Most have spines or are toxic to avoid
thirsty animals
Desert survival
score /10