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Takla Makan Desert - Plant and animal life

Which small mammals live among the sand dunes of the Takla Makan Desert?

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Map of Asia highlighting the location of the Takla Makan Desert in northwestern China, with the desert area shaded in orange. Surrounding regions, including parts of Europe, Africa, and the Pacific Ocean, are shown for geographic context. An inset in the top right corner provides a global view with the desert's location marked. — Takla Makan Desert The Takla Makan Desert is flanked by high mountain ranges: the Tien Shan to the north, the Kunlun Mountains to the south, and the Pamirs to the west.

The Takla Makan Desert supports a variety of small mammals that inhabit the sand dunes. These include:

Rabbits1
Gerbils1
Field mice1
Jerboas1
Insectivores, such as the long-eared hedgehog1
Bats1