Atlas Obscura
Critters in harsh climates for atlasobscura.com
The Thirsty Beetles That Capture the Fog
In the Namib Desert, slaking thirst is a slow process.
In the Namib Desert, slaking thirst is a slow process.
The Horned Viper That Buries Itself Up to Its Eyeballs
Meet the most metal of the North African snakes.
Emperor Penguins Always Wear Warm Coats
They need ‘em in order to weather the coldest desert on Earth.
These Tiny Desert-Dwelling Crustaceans Are Incredibly Patient
Tadpole shrimp hunker down, waiting for water conditions to be just right
The Goofy Worm Lizard That Beats the Heat by Never Coming to the Surface
It has claws like a mole, eyes that look like poppy seeds, and a great strategy for evading predators and filling up on prey.
It has claws like a mole, eyes that look like poppy seeds, and a great strategy for evading predators and filling up on prey.
