Learning Zone Class Clips - How animals survive in the desert - Science Video. Learning Zone Class Clips - Animal adaptations to a hot climate - Science Video. Australian Desert Animals - Wildlife In The Outback. Australian desert animals had to evolve some nifty adaptations to the harsh Outback environment they live in. The Australian Outback deserts are not the driest deserts in the world, it actually rains a fair bit here and there is a lot of wildlife... But the rain is unpredictable. Years may pass between showers. Often, when it rains it pours and the desert turns into a big flood plain. From one extreme to the other within a few hours... Below are pictures and links to more information about Australian desert animals. Australian Desert Animals 1 The Bilby The pretty and delicate bilby once lived across most of the Australian inland deserts. Like most desert animals the bilby hides during the day and forages at night to avoid heat and dehydration. They are so efficient in conserving water that they don't need to drink.
Australian Desert Animals 2 The Perentie The Perentie, a two meter monitor lizard that lives in the Australian deserts, uses the same strategy: it shelters in underground burrows. Desert Animals. Desert Adaptations. Desert Biome: plants and animals.