Desert Fox
The Indian fox is another name for this tiny nocturnal mammal, which is well suited to life in the desert. Its sandy brown fur provides camouflage in the dunes, while its keen sense of hearing enables it to chase rodents and insects at night.
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Great Indian Bustard
One of the globe's most threatened birds, the great Indian bustard is an icon of the Thar Desert. A slow-flying, ground-dwelling bird that stands tall and has a booming call, the great Indian bustard was once widespread but is now severely threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and development.
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Chinkara
Also called the Indian gazelle, the chinkara is timid and elegant antelope that inhabits open fields and scrubland. It subsists on dry desert plants and can survive without water for long intervals, depending on plant moisture in what it eats.
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Desert Hare
This night hare is highly suited to Rajasthan's dry plains. It survives on the grasses and shrubs of the desert and dissipates body heat through its large ears, remaining cool in hot temperatures.
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Spiny-Tailed Lizard
An interesting desert reptile, this plant-eating lizard is characterized by its spiny tail, used for protection from predators. It resides in burrows excavated into sandy ground, venturing out by day to sun itself and eat vegetation before retreating to avoid the heat.
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Blackbuck
These impressive antelopes can readily be identified by the males' coiled horns and black-and-white coloring. Blackbucks are found in desert scrub habitat and are swift runners that normally inhabit herds.
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Indian Eagle Owl
This big desert owl, with its bright orange eyes and deep hoots, inhabits the rocky outcrops and dunes of the desert. It is a powerful predator, feeding on rodents, birds, and snakes and keeping pest numbers down in dry parts of the country.
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Caracal
Uncommon and shy, the caracal is a wildcat adapted to the desert with strong jumps and remarkable agility. Having a unique tufted ear and reddish fur, it preys on birds and small mammals, usually catching prey in flight.
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Saw-Scaled Viper
Small but deadly venomous, the saw-scaled viper is among the most deadly snakes in the desert. Known to inhabit rocky and sandy terrain, the viper can be easily identified by the rasping noise it produces when it rubs its scales together — a prelude to striking at lightning speed.
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