Surviving Deserts
Synopsis
Global temperatures are rising three times faster than the average, forcing desert animals to adapt to increasingly harsh conditions.
Synopsis
In Africa's Namib Desert, a brown hyena raises her pups in an abandoned mining town. As temperatures rise three times faster than the global average, various desert species adapt to survive. Nubian ibex navigate steep cliffs to find water, while fennec foxes use their keen hearing to hunt at night. The film details the struggles of these animals against increasing heat and diminishing resources. With deserts expanding by nearly 50,000 square miles each year, survival becomes ever more challenging.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out how Nubian ibex survive in extreme heat.
- See a brown hyena raising her pups in a ghost town.
- Meet the Arabian wolf, a feared predator of the ibex.
Did You Know
- Desert temperatures are rising three times faster than the global average.
- The sun emits more energy every second than humans have used in all history.
- Deserts are expanding by almost 50,000 square miles every year.
- Nubian ibex kids can navigate steep, rocky terrain despite being only a few days old.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hungry bats leave their cave before nightfall?
One million hungry bats are forced to leave the safety of their cave before nightfall.
What is the temperature rise rate in some desert areas?
The temperature in some places is rising three times faster than the global average.
How much area do deserts expand each year due to rising temperatures?
Deserts are expanding by almost 50,000 square miles every year.
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