It’s getting hot in the dunes! You may apply sunscreen, wear a hat, or consume a cold beverage to cool down on a hot day. How do animals at White Sands protect themselves from the heat? The most common way for animals to protect themselves from the sun’s scorching rays is to avoid them all together! Most animals at White Sands are nocturnal, only coming out in the evening when the sun’s scorching rays are far below the horizon. What’s your favorite way to cool off after a hot day? Image Description: A hazy orange sky, with white sand underneath, lit up by a red sun.