Lion prey tends to feed when hunters are resting, which means when the sun is at its highest. A rise in temperature affects the behaviour of the animals living in these hot areas.
Leopards live in all kinds of ecosystems, from the humid jungles of India to the driest regions of Africa. They can adapt to almost any climate and feed on over 100 different species.
Being thin, having black patches on light-coloured fur, hyperventilating, and licking itself regularly to evaporate saliva are the cheetah's most effective tricks to cope with its scorching environment.
Many species that live in extreme places show down their cycles of reproduction and breeding. Wild dogs speed up the process by several weeks to avoid having to expose their pups to the dangers of heat.
