Near the Saltbush plants in the riverbed look for dens belongings to fat sand rats. These rodents apparently have high blood sugar levels and eat Saltbush to balance their metabolism. Fat rats have four teeth - two upper and two lower. If they don't wear them down by constant nibbling, the teeth continue to grow. The bottom ones eventually extend upward and can enter the brain, killing the rat.

Ibex often roam the canyon. They have grown quite used to people invading their territory, and you can watch them clamber along the sides of the cliff. Their muscular bodies and short legs are well adapted to life in the hills. The ibex has a special groove in its hoof which makes cliff-climbing easy; mountain climbing shoes are designed according to the ibex hoof.

Rock steps and structures have been carved by erosive elements, particularly above the water are crags full of little niches, which make the cliffs resemble giant dovecotes. And, indeed, rock doves and pale crag martins build homes here, above the water. Other birds inhabit the canyon as well: predators like the griffon, Egyptian Vulture and Buzzard, which enjoy the excellent protection afforded by the cliffs. The impressive Egyptian Vulture was a symbol in Egyptian hieroglyphics. When it spreads its wings in flight, you will be startled by the contrast between its light-colored body and head, and the dark edges of its wings. Additional birds are Swallows, Sparrows, Wheatear, Wagtail, and Shrike. Other species observed are Bats, Psamounys, Water Insects, Lizards, Snakes and Scorpions.