The geographical terrain of Morocco is one of the most grueling in the world during the heat of the day as it is mostly desert. Despite this, Morocco is home to many species of plants and animals. The majority of these plants and animals have adapted to the terrain and have become excellent at utilizing what little water is available to them.
Dorcas Gazelle - is the smallest of all gazelles, but also has the longest legs. Both males and females have long, curved horns. They like to eat vegetation, especially Acacia leaves. They are active mostly during the early morning and eveing, since it is so hot in the middle of the day in the desert areas where they live. A Dorcas gazelle may go its entire life without drinking water, because it gets all that it needs from the plants it eats!
Fennec Fox - is the smallest of all foxes, but it also has big eyes and huge ears. The Fennec's ears help them keep cool in the desert heat and also help them hear potential food or enemies. Fennecs live in burrows where they sleep during the heat of the day. This is important since most Fennec foxes live near the Sahara desert. They hunt at night and like to eat insects, lizards, eggs and fruit.
Sloughi - (pronouce "Slew-gee") is a dog! It is also called an Arabian sighthound and is in the same family as greyhounds, afghans and salukis. This dog was originally bred in Morocco and was often bred for hunting. It has long legs and it runs very fast! Sloughis are faithful and intelligent and get along well with children. |
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