Wildlife

THE LIVING DOSSIER

Vipers, raptors, foxes and scorpions — the field reports of Morocco's wild residents.

Saharan Horned Viper
Risk Level · Extreme

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Saharan Horned Viper

Buries itself in seconds — only the eyes remain visible.

Fennec Fox
Risk Level · Low

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Fennec Fox

Ears 15 cm long, dissipating desert heat and hearing prey underground.

Bonelli's Eagle
Risk Level · Low

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Bonelli's Eagle

Dives at 240 km/h. Only 80 breeding pairs remain in Morocco.

Deathstalker Scorpion
Risk Level · High

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Deathstalker Scorpion

Venom drop per drop is worth more than gold — used in cancer research.