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Scientific evidence shows that the Sahara is actually shrinking. Experts who have studied the desert for over 30 years have discovered that the edges of the desert are becoming greener. This shrinking is attributed to climate change.

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The Mojave Desert is the driest desert in the United States. It has an annual rainfall of around 5 inches. It is also home to the Death Valley – considered the hottest, driest and lowest place in North America.

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The Aralkum Desert is the most toxic desert in the world. This is because it has large deposits of pesticides, fertilizers, chemicals and run-off from farms and cities in five Central Asian countries and Afghanistan.

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One of the most resilient desert animals is the tortoise. The desert tortoise is found in the Mojave Desert. An adult tortoise can tolerate temperatures in excess of 50°C and can survive without water for up to one year.

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The world record for crossing the Sahara by bicycle was set by Reza Parkravan – a 36 year-old London market security analyst – in 2011. He rode for 1,084 miles in 13 days, 5 hours, 50 minutes and 14 seconds. He started from Algeria, rode through Niger and Chad; and ended his journey in Sudan.

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The country with the fastest rate of desertification is China. Almost 1000 square miles of Chinese land turns into deserts each year. The rate is highest in areas surrounding the Gobi desert.

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The Bushmen in the Kalahari desert (in Namibia) have adapted to the extreme lack of water. They use a specific root called “Bi!” which as a source of hydration. The Bi (also known as the milk root) is a bulb which has a milkfish liquid. People drink the liquid to keep themselves hydrated in the extreme temperatures.

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The most fierce snake in the desert is the inland taipan. Found in the deserts of Australia, it is considered by some scientists to be the most venomous snake in the world. A single bite from a taipan can inject enough venom to kill 80 (yes, eighty) men. This is almost 20 times more potent than venom from the King Cobra.

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The most dangerous desert insect is the Killer Bee. Also known as Africanized Honey Bees, these insects move in swarms consisting of up to 900,000 bees. They are also quite temperamental – and have been known to sting humans to death. When attacked by Killer Bees, the best option is to cover the face and run into the nearest shelter.

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The largest desert bird is the Ostrich. Found in the deserts of Africa, Australia and Arabia, the ostrich is also the most dangerous desert bird. This may sound surprising given that ostriches are generally known to be gentle and shy. However, they can get aggressive especially when their eggs or young ones are threatened. Ostriches have a powerful kick. They also have 30 cm long claws which are thick and strong. These claws can easy disembowel an animal.