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Desert vegetation in Wadi Rum, southern Jordan. The wildlife of Jordan includes its flora and fauna and their natural habitats . Although much of the country is desert, it has several geographic regions, each with a diversity of plants and animals adapted to their own particular habitats.
Many of these habitats are ephemeral in nature, reflecting the paucity and seasonality of available water. [1] Woody-stemmed shrubs and plants characterize vegetation in these regions. Above all, these plants have evolved to minimize water loss. Animal biodiversity is equally well adapted and quite diverse. [1]
The Bactrian camel is located in varying habitats from rocky mountains to arid deserts and has a herbivorous diet that consists of various kinds of vegetation. [22] The European hare is a herbivorous rodent located in the plateaus of Iraq and along the Tigris river. Other mammals include: Indian crested porcupine; Caucasian squirrel
The park habitat is made up of sand dunes, beaches, cliffs and salt lagoons. It was identified as Bird Life Sanctuary in 1992, and hosts 100 species of birds. [ 10 ] The Sabrata National Park was established in 1995 covering an area of 500 hectares (1,200 acres) [ 7 ] The Surman National Park covers an area of 400 hectares (990 acres), and was ...
Mountains, chotts, wetlands, and grassy desert-like regions all support a wide range of wildlife. The most commonly seen animals include the wild boars, jackals, and gazelles, although it is not uncommon to spot fennecs and jerboas. Leopards and cheetahs are seldom seen. A variety of bird species make the country an attraction for bird watchers.
Desert hedgehog from Eastern Saudi Arabia. The desert hedgehog is one of the smallest of hedgehogs. It is 5.5 to 11 inches (140 to 280 mm) long and weighs about 10 to 18 ounces (280 to 510 g). The quills (or spines to give their correct name) on its back can be banded with coloring similar to the four-toed hedgehog. It is usually identified by ...
The desert iguana is a medium-sized lizard which averages 41 cm (16 in) in total length but can grow to a maximum of 61 cm (24 in) including the tail. [7] They are pale gray-tan to cream in color with a light brown reticulated pattern on their backs and sides.