Fact:

Known locally as “dhubs”. These are primarily herbivores, eating shrubs and other plant material. Habitat: Desert habitat with firm sand, soil or soft rock substrates.

Threats:

Habitat loss due to encroaching development.

Range:

Eastern UAE, Jebel Ali, Al Ain, Oman.

Additional Information:

Dhubs live in colonies and dig extensive and deep burrow systems where they stay on cooler days.