Nature Example
The Desert Beetle's Drink
The Namib Desert beetle lives in one of the driest places on Earth. So, how does it get water? It "catches" it from the air!
How it works:
In the early morning, a cool fog blows in from the sea. The beetle climbs a sand dune and does a 'headstand'. Its back is bumpy and cool. The water vapour (gas) in the air hits its cool back and condenses into liquid water droplets. The droplets get bigger and bigger until they roll down the beetle's back, right into its mouth.
Explore the creature behind this phenomenon!
View Namib Desert Beetle Profile
💡 Fun Facts
- This clever trick allows the beetle to drink in a place where it almost never rains.