Animals are often inconspicuous to man because of their habits and camouflage coloring.
Birds are common and more easily seen.
In the midday of summer most wildlife remain quiet and in the shade. For animals to live in the desert they must have ways of contending with the high temperatures that summer brings. They meet these challenges in two ways. The first way is through behavior. The easiest method for dealing with the high temperature of the desert is through avoidance.