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Nocturnal Desert Dwellers

In Nocturnal Desert Dwellers, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the Sahara Desert at night. In the Sahara Desert, nighttime temperatures can drop by as much as 86°F (30°C) . Learn how fennec foxes survive the heat by staying underground during the day and coming out at night. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.

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Sahara
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Planet Earth I
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2:14
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Q: How do the fennec foxes stay cool in the Sahara Desert?
A: The foxes only emerge from their underground homes at sunset.

Q: How can the foxes run around and play at night in the hot desert?
A: The foxes can run around and play because the temperature drops as much as 86°F (30°C) at night in the desert.

Q: What other creatures join the foxes at night?
A: Toads and scorpions both emerge during the nighttime hours, along with many other small creatures.

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