By  Gurpreet Singh | October 6, 2025

10 Animals That Can Disappear in Sandstorms

Sidewinder Snake

The sidewinder moves diagonally across sand, leaving minimal tracks and blending with the desert floor during blinding sandstorms.

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Sandfish Skink

This small lizard “swims” beneath the sand, disappearing completely to escape predators or harsh weather conditions.

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Jerboa

Jerboas use long legs to hop quickly across dunes, vanishing from sight in seconds during sandstorms.

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Arabian Oryx

The oryx uses pale fur to blend into sandy landscapes, moving slowly and strategically to stay hidden during dust storms.

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Desert Scorpion

Scorpions burrow deep beneath the sand, staying completely hidden while sandstorms rage above them.

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Sand Grouse

Sand grouse use cryptic plumage and rapid flight to disappear into the dusty skies of the desert.

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Fennec Fox

Fennec foxes use sandy fur and burrows to remain invisible, avoiding predators and extreme weather.

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Desert Grasshopper

Pale body matches sand, making it nearly invisible while hopping across dunes.

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Desert Kangaroo Rat

This tiny rodent uses sandy-coloured fur and deep burrows, disappearing quickly to escape predators during fierce desert sandstorms.

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Saharan Coursers

Sahara Coursers have plumage mirrors desert tones, helping them vanish in dust clouds.

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