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How has the Gila Monster adapted to the breeding patterns of its prey the Gambel quail and desert cottontail rabbits?

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As the Gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and Gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. However, for this, the Gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.

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The Gila Monster has therefore adapted to consume its entire yearly energy supply in a few meals in the spring. It stores much of its energy as fat in its tail so it can survive the rest of the year.

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