Animals of the Desert Ms. Dobbins’ Class 2009-2010

Caitlyn and Garrett Mrs. Dobbins September 2009 Little Kit Fox

Diet It eats rodents, squirrels, rabbits, insects, birds, lizards, plant matter.

It eats rodents, squirrels, rabbits, insects, birds, lizards, plant matter.

Predators Its predators are vultures, hyenas, and jackals and goes to hide in its burrows.

Its predators are vultures, hyenas, and jackals and goes to hide in its burrows.

Description It is a small slender animal with ears that are large and triangular. Its color is tan and tail is tipped with black.

It is a small slender animal with ears that are large and triangular. Its color is tan and tail is tipped with black.

Cool Facts Its sight and hearing are keen. They have an excellent sense of smell. The kit fox never gets water, it only gets it from its food.

Its sight and hearing are keen. They have an excellent sense of smell. The kit fox never gets water, it only gets it from its food.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/ http://www.arkive.org/kit-fox/vulpes-macrotis/image-G16569.html

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

http://www.arkive.org/kit-fox/vulpes-macrotis/image-G16569.html

Cole and Charissa Dobbins 2009 Roadrunner

Diet They eat spiders and fruit.

They eat spiders and fruit.

Predators The enemies are hawks and snakes. They run fast.

The enemies are hawks and snakes. They run fast.

Description It is brown and covered with feathers.

It is brown and covered with feathers.

Cool Facts When the snake tries to bite the roadrunner, the roadrunner snaps its neck.

When the snake tries to bite the roadrunner, the roadrunner snaps its neck.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/ http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/resources/paul_kosnik/gc.jpg/view.html

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/resources/paul_kosnik/gc.jpg/view.html

Gracie and Caleb Mrs. Dobbins September 2009 Bandicoot

Diet The bandicoot eats termites, lizards, worms, mice, snails, and fruit.

The bandicoot eats termites,

lizards, worms, mice, snails, and fruit.

Predators The bandicoot’s predators are foxes,and wild cats.

The bandicoot’s predators are foxes,and wild cats.

Description The bandicoot is 11 to 32 inches long. The bandicoot has gray fur and a lighter belly and pouch. They have powerful clawed hind legs.

The bandicoot is 11 to 32 inches long. The bandicoot has gray fur and a lighter belly and pouch. They have powerful clawed hind legs.

Cool Facts The bandicoot needs very little water. The bandicoot digs underground dens 5 feet long.

The bandicoot needs very little water. The bandicoot digs underground dens 5 feet long.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com / http://users.picknowl.com.au/~dld/Bandicoot%20Pictures.html

http://www.enchantedlearning.com /

http://users.picknowl.com.au/~dld/Bandicoot%20Pictures.html

Hunter and Zachary Mrs. Dobbins September 2009 Jackrabbit

Diet The jackrabbit eats grasses, herbs, leaves, bark, and twigs.

The jackrabbit eats grasses, herbs, leaves, bark, and twigs.

Predators His predators are dogs, foxes, raccoons, weasels, bobcats, and lynxes. He hears and runs fast.

His predators are dogs, foxes, raccoons, weasels, bobcats, and lynxes. He hears and runs fast.

Description The jack rabbit is 2 feet tall. His large ears help him hear good and helps him hunt for food.

The jack rabbit is 2 feet tall. His large ears help him hear good and helps him hunt for food.

Cool Facts Most hares live about a year.

Most hares live about a year.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/ http://www.astronomy-images.com/day-images/California/jackrabbit.htm

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

http://www.astronomy-images.com/day-images/California/jackrabbit.htm

Integrity and Noah Mrs. Dobbins September 2009 Short Horned Lizard

Diet Mainly they eat ants.

Mainly they eat ants.

Predators Its predators are snakes. It plays dead and acts like a rock.

Its predators are snakes. It plays dead and acts like a rock.

Description Short horned lizards have spiny scales. Short horned lizards are flat round lizards with short stubby horns above the eyes and around the back of the head.

Short horned lizards have spiny scales. Short horned lizards are flat round lizards with short stubby horns above the eyes and around the back of the head.

Cool Facts Short horned lizards squirt blood from the eyes for 2-3 feet when bothered by enemies.

Short horned lizards squirt blood from the eyes for 2-3 feet when bothered by enemies.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/ https://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/collections/herpetology/phrynosoma.htm

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

https://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/collections/herpetology/phrynosoma.htm

Madison Mrs. Dobbins September 2009 Rattle Snake

Diet They’re meat eaters. They eat rodents, lizards, and other small animals.

They’re meat eaters. They eat rodents, lizards, and other small animals.

Predators It shades in with rocks. Eagles, hawks, roadrunners, kingsnakes, coyote, bobcats,and fox are its predators.

It shades in with rocks. Eagles, hawks, roadrunners, kingsnakes, coyote, bobcats,and fox are its predators.

Description This snake ranges in size from 3 to 5 feet long with few reaching 7 feet long.

This snake ranges in size from 3 to 5 feet long with few reaching 7 feet long.

Cool Facts The rattlesnake can move his tail back and forth 60 times in a second.

The rattlesnake can move his tail back and forth 60 times in a second.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/ http://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/oz/long-fact-sheets/Diamondback%20Rattlesnake.php

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

http://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/oz/long-fact-sheets/Diamondback%20Rattlesnake.php

Logan and Andrew Mrs. Dobbins September 2009 Gila Monster

Diet It eats small mammals, lizards, frogs, insects, and dead animals and bird eggs.

It eats small mammals, lizards, frogs, insects, and dead animals and bird eggs.

Predators Humans are its main predator. But it has more predators hawks and birds are its prey . It hides in the sand.

Humans are its main predator. But it has more predators hawks and birds are its prey . It hides in the sand.

Description The Gila monster has a colorful beadlike skin. It helps the animal camouflage.

The Gila monster has a colorful beadlike skin. It helps the animal camouflage.

Cool Facts They store fat in its tail. So it can live for months.

They store fat in its tail. So it can live for months.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/ http://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/oz/long-fact-sheets/Gila%20Monster.php

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

http://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/oz/long-fact-sheets/Gila%20Monster.php

Monteleto Mrs. Dobbins September 2009 Coyote

Diet It eats fruit and small mice.

It eats fruit and small mice.

Predators Wolves, cougars, and bears are predators. It run fast.

Wolves, cougars, and bears are predators. It run fast.

Description It has long legs and dark eyes.

It has long legs and dark eyes.

Cool Facts They hunt with badgers sometimes.

They hunt with badgers sometimes.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/ http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/coyote.htm

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/coyote.htm

Jenna and Oscar September 2009 Mrs. Dobbins Fennec Fox

Diet It eats birds, eggs, lizards, and, insects.

It eats birds, eggs, lizards, and, insects.

Predators Vultures, hyenas, and jackals are predators. May hide in burrow to escape predators.

Vultures, hyenas, and jackals are predators. May hide in burrow to escape predators.

Description Body length is 14 -16 inches, tail length is 8 inches, weight is 33 pounds. It is covered with fuzzy fur.

Body length is 14 -16 inches, tail length is 8 inches, weight is 33 pounds. It is covered with fuzzy fur.

Cool Facts It is cool because it has a long reddish brown bushy tail with a black tip. The fennec is the world's smallest fox.

It is cool because it has a long reddish brown bushy tail with a black tip. The fennec is the world's smallest fox.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/ http://www.phoenixzoo.org/learn/animals/animal_detail.aspx?FACT_SHEET_ID=100013

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

http://www.phoenixzoo.org/learn/animals/animal_detail.aspx?FACT_SHEET_ID=100013

Madison W. and Tyler Mrs. Dobbins September 2009 Kangaroo Rat

Diet It eats little seeds and a little water almost every day.

It eats little seeds and a little water almost every day.

Predators The predators are rattlesnakes. Its powerful hind legs are used to dig big holes.

The predators are rattlesnakes. Its powerful hind legs are used to dig big holes.

Description They have big ears, very long tails, and light brown fur.

They have big ears, very long tails, and light brown fur.

Cool Facts Kangaroo rats can hop very high and have a very long tail.

Kangaroo rats can hop very high and have a very long tail.

Sources used for this project: http//www.enchantedlearning.com http://www.rshantz.com/Animals/Mammals/Mice/Kangaroo/Kangaroo.htm

http//www.enchantedlearning.com

http://www.rshantz.com/Animals/Mammals/Mice/Kangaroo/Kangaroo.htm