Shadow Hunters Pounce on Unsuspecting Prey Dawn to Dusk 108

Late July is one of the hottest times of the year on the Arabian Peninsula. Its arid heart burns at almost 50 degrees. Only the specially adapted species like the dhub lizard and dromedary camels can withstand the intense heat. But the mountains to the south get a little help from the monsoons. Up here, rare hyrax and chameleons brave the mountain chill to forage. Presence of water in the Al Hajar wadis of the east provides a new lease on life for the hardy Arabian tahr and garra fish. At dusk, deadly hunters come out of the shadows to pounce on unsuspecting preyBecome a Love Nature member

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