In this episode, we discuss biodiversity in hot deserts.

Hot deserts possess limited biodiversity compared to more hospitable environments like tropical rainforests due to their extreme temperatures, lack of water, and nutrient-poor soil.

These harsh conditions necessitate unique evolutionary adaptations in the species that inhabit them, often making them exclusive to desert ecosystems.

However, rising global temperatures due to climate change pose a significant threat to these already specialized desert animals, potentially exceeding their tolerance levels.

Consequently, even uniquely adapted species may struggle to survive in increasingly hotter desert environments.

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