Question

How do ostrich adapt themselves to the harsh climate of the desert?

Answer 1

Ostriches commonly live in the African Savanna or hotter regions, because of this the ostrich has a lot of exposed skin such as the legs, and head. They have developed many different behavioral adaptations.

The feet, are long and flat, to make treading through the desert very easy and swift. When they are on the run, the tall heel gives them the extra push. They take turns to guard the egg and alert other animals of danger. Over time ostriches have their feathers gotten thicker and thicker, because it makes themselves look bigger and more intimidating to the predators that keep coming for ostriches. They tend to "peck" at their young to make them toughen up.

Answer 2

Ostriches usually subsisted in the African Savanna or warmer areas. due to the severe climate of the desert, they have acquired many various behavioral modifications.

Their feet are large and flat, so they adapted to initiate walking within the desert very easily and swiftly. When they are on the run, the high heel provides them the additional push. They take shifts to observe the egg and alert other mammals of danger. Over time ostriches have their wings becoming heavier and denser, because it executes themselves look larger and more intimidating to the predators that continue evolving for ostriches. They serve to "peck" at their adolescent to make them toughen up.