7 animals that can survive heatwave

Native to the Sahara Desert, the fennec fox has large ears that dissipate heat and a light-coloured coat that reflects sunlight.

Often referred to as the "ship of the desert," camels are well-adapted to hot climates.

Inhabiting the arid regions of southern Africa, meerkats live in underground burrows to escape the extreme heat.

Adapted to the Mojave and Sonoran deserts, desert tortoises spend up to 95 per cent of their lives in burrows to escape extreme temperatures.

Kangaroo Rat, native to North American deserts, have adapted to survive without direct water intake.

Gila Monster, found in the southwestern United States and Mexico, has a low metabolism and spends much of its time in burrows to avoid the heat.

Native to the Sahara Desert, the addax antelope has adapted to live without water for long periods.