Wildlife of Egypt
There are two biomes in Egypt. There is the Desert Biome and the Wetland Biome. The Desert Biome is the most common, and that is where the majority of most of the wildlife in Egypt lives. The Wetland Biome is extremely important for all life in Egypt though and many creatures also live there.
Most of the animals in the Wetlands Biome are water dwelling animals, or animals that live extremely close to the water. They rely on other animals that live in around the water, and even the plants that can be found there. One of the most well known examples of "Wetland Biome" in Egypt is the Nile River/Delta.
The Largest Biome in Egypt is the Desert Biome, which is where many hardy animals survive using adaptations that have made life in the desert possible for them. Most only require small amounts of water to survive, and can live off water that they extracted from their food. Some can chew through the tough thorns on desert plants, and can store this water in their body quite well.
Most of the animals in the Wetlands Biome are water dwelling animals, or animals that live extremely close to the water. They rely on other animals that live in around the water, and even the plants that can be found there. One of the most well known examples of "Wetland Biome" in Egypt is the Nile River/Delta.
The Largest Biome in Egypt is the Desert Biome, which is where many hardy animals survive using adaptations that have made life in the desert possible for them. Most only require small amounts of water to survive, and can live off water that they extracted from their food. Some can chew through the tough thorns on desert plants, and can store this water in their body quite well.
African Sacred Ibis
The Sacred White Ibis is a bird that has adapted well to it's environment. It's white feathers reflect sunlight and heat and it's beak and long legs are designed to be able to wade in shallow waters and for finding and catching it's prey, which consists of small mammals,fish,frogs, and earthworms.
Nile Crocodile
The Nile Crocodile is the second largest reptile in the world, shadowed only by the Saltwater Crocodile. This predatory reptile can be found all through out the Nile River as far up as the Nile Delta. It relies on fish,birds, mammals, reptiles, carcasses and even humans if the get too close.
This reptile has adapted over time to become a lethal predator with thick armor to protect it, keen senses and a power tail to propel itself through the water.
This reptile has adapted over time to become a lethal predator with thick armor to protect it, keen senses and a power tail to propel itself through the water.
Desert Locust
The Desert Locust is a subspecies of locust, and is known to be the most dangerous. They often eat any of the crops they come across and are known to be powerful flyers.
It has several adaptations that have allowed for it to live in the Desert Biome. For example, when they swarm together they will secret a toxin that makes them inedible. This allows them to move in large swarms and therefore have safety in numbers.
It has several adaptations that have allowed for it to live in the Desert Biome. For example, when they swarm together they will secret a toxin that makes them inedible. This allows them to move in large swarms and therefore have safety in numbers.
Egyptian Jackal
The Egyptian Jackal is one of the largest predators in the Desert biome of Egypt. Several subspecies of Jackal and Wolf can be found all over Africa, but the Egyptian Jackal is an important part of the desert ecosystem. This mammal can be found in North Egypt, mostly around the Nile River and Delta. Here these nocturnal animals feed on crops, domestic animals, and fish from the Nile. In less populated areas Egyptian Jackals also feed on Dorcas Gazelles. They may be seen in late afternoon and at night, and can also be found in natural crevices and tombs during the day.
Dorcas Gazelle
The Dorcas Gazelle is a mammal that can be found in several regions in Africa, that mostly lives in Deserts, Grasslands, and Wadis (valleys). They can be found in the deserts of East Egypt,especially near the Red Sea.
These animals have adapted to be able to live off the Acacia tree and other small plants from around the ecosystem, and although they will drink water when they can find it, they can live solely off the moisture from the plants in their diet.
These animals have adapted to be able to live off the Acacia tree and other small plants from around the ecosystem, and although they will drink water when they can find it, they can live solely off the moisture from the plants in their diet.
Plants of Egypt
There are two different biomes in Egypt. There is the Wetland Biome and the Desert Biome. The Desert Biome is the most common in Egypt, but the Wetland Biome is extremely important as well, often affecting other biomes around it.
Most of the plants in Egypt are a part of the Desert Biome, and have adapted to survive in these conditions. Most of these such plants have long waxy leaves that are designed to withhold water and even survive years without almost no rain. They have also adapted to protect themselves against other predators as well by growing thorns and becoming harder to chew.
A small percentage of the plants in Egypt are a part of the Wetland Biome and have adapted to live in these regions. These plants have large floating leaves and roots that go deep into the soil to keep them in place, and even flowers and fruit that make them a valuable resource to many creatures.
Most of the plants in Egypt are a part of the Desert Biome, and have adapted to survive in these conditions. Most of these such plants have long waxy leaves that are designed to withhold water and even survive years without almost no rain. They have also adapted to protect themselves against other predators as well by growing thorns and becoming harder to chew.
A small percentage of the plants in Egypt are a part of the Wetland Biome and have adapted to live in these regions. These plants have large floating leaves and roots that go deep into the soil to keep them in place, and even flowers and fruit that make them a valuable resource to many creatures.
White Egyptian Lotus
The White Egyptian Lotus is a close relative of the Sacred Blue Lotus. It blooms in the late summer, often staying above the water for three days before sinking down and becoming partially dormant for the Winter. The lily pads of this plant provide shelter to many small animals such as frogs and small fish. It was also an important part of the ancient egyptian culture.
Cyperus Papyrus
The Cyperus Papyrus is a plant that is a part of the Wetland Biome/ecosystem. It lives around the shallow parts of swamps and the edges of river banks. This plant is somewhat dormant during the Winter, and the larger stalks of the plant often freeze off and sink into the water to make room for any new shoots emerging in the coming spring. This plant was an extremely important part of ancient Egyptian culture as well, and was used to create papyrus scrolls and some parts were even used for eating.