Several Facts about Third Largest Desert in the World
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The desert may be a difficult environment for humans to live in, but many animals live here. Camels are the main animal you'll see in the Sahara, mostly used by humans.Â
Some other notable wildlife species in the Sahara include the fennec fox, addax antelope, Dorcas’s antelope, and Saharan cheetah. Visitors could be lucky enough to spot one of these strange creatures during a trip to the Sahara Desert.
10. More than Twenty lakes in the SaharaÂ
All of them are saltwater lakes, except Lake Chad, which is the only freshwater lake in the desert. There are also more than 90 oases in the Sahara. But since they are spread over 3.6 million miles, we wouldn't recommend looking for water. It might be a long walk!Â
11. Used to be Green Plain
It used to be lush and green, home to a variety of plants and animals. That changed approximately 5000 years ago, due to a gradual change in the earth's tilt. Experts predict that, in the future, some spots in the Sahara will return to green.
12. The Hottest DesertÂ
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The Sahara is the hottest desert in the world with one of the harshest climates. The average annual temperature is 30°C, while the hottest temperature ever recorded is 58 degrees Celsius. The area receives little rainfall. In fact, half of the Sahara Desert receives less than 1 inch of rain each year.Â
While many consider the Sahara to be a perpetually hot climate, temperatures can drop dramatically during the day. In fact, it can reach lows of up to 6°C. This happens due to the lack of moisture in the area.
13. Earth's Axis Causes the Sahara Desert Turn into a Savanna
Every 41,000 years, the Sahara alternates between desert and savanna grassland. This is due to the wobble in the earth's axis as it rotates around the sun, which changes the location of the North African monsoon and therefore causes the Saharan landscape to undergo drastic changes.
