ocr: Animals FALCON Many birds, animals, and snakes lived GAZELLE inA Ancient Egypt. Birds of prey like falcons, hawks, and vultures soared over the desert. Geese and marsh birds, IBEXD such as heron and ibis, lived near the Nile. They shared the waters with OX crocodiles and hippopotamuses. COBRA There were many wild animals in Ancient Egypt. Some, like leopards and lions, were dangerous. Others, IBISD such hunted as for sheep food. and There gazelles, were were almost well. Children kept pets, raised geese as no camels in Ancient Egypt. too, such as cats and dogs. See Also: Children helped take c ...