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

Alan and Bryan Ms. Edwards September/2009 Coyote

Diet The coyote eats fish,snakes, and lizards.

The coyote eats fish,snakes, and lizards.

Predators The coyote predators are wolves,cougar,bear and man.

The coyote predators are wolves,cougar,bear and man.

Description The coyote has brown,gray,black,cream and white fur.

The coyote has brown,gray,black,cream and white fur.

Cool Facts The coyote is closely related to the wolf.

The coyote is closely related to the wolf.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

Trent and Lizzie Ms. Edwards September 2009 Small Kit Fox

Diet The small kit fox eats birds, lizards, fish, jackrabbits.

The small kit fox eats birds, lizards, fish, jackrabbits.

Predators Their predators eagles, man, and coyotes. Their fur changes color with the seasons.

Their predators eagles, man, and coyotes. Their fur changes color with the seasons.

Description The small kit fox is 3-5 pounds. It is 30 inches long. It is light brown.

The small kit fox is 3-5 pounds. It is 30 inches long. It is light brown.

Cool Facts We know what their front and hind paws look like. They have fur covered toes to keep their toes cool.

We know what their front and hind paws look like. They have fur covered toes to keep their toes cool.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/ http://www.arkive.org/kit-fox/vulpes-macrotis/image-G17681.html

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

http://www.arkive.org/kit-fox/vulpes-macrotis/image-G17681.html

Anna and John Ms. Edwards September/2009 Fennec Fox

Diet The fennec fox is an omnivore. It eats meats, plants (like fruits and berries) and small animals.

The fennec fox is an omnivore. It eats meats, plants (like fruits and berries) and small animals.

Predators Their predators are vultures, hyenas, and jackals. A fennec fox hides in burrows to escape predators.

Their predators are vultures, hyenas, and jackals. A fennec fox hides in burrows to escape predators.

Description The body length is 14-16 inches. It has a sandy coat.

The body length is 14-16 inches. It has a sandy coat.

Cool Facts The fennec fox is completely independent of the need to drink. It is the smallest fox and it has the largest ears.

The fennec fox is completely independent of the need to drink. It is the smallest fox and it has the largest ears.

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

Casey and Landon Ms. Edwards September/2009 Kangargoo rat

Diet The kangaroo rat eats seed and very little water

The kangaroo rat eats seed and very little water

Predators There predators are rattlesnakes. They protects it’s self by digging burrows.

There predators are rattlesnakes. They protects it’s self by digging burrows.

Description 9 to 16 inches long including the tail. Light brown to white fur.

9 to 16 inches long including the tail. Light brown to white fur.

Cool Facts They have big hind feet which keep them from sinking into the sand.

They have big hind feet which keep them from sinking into the sand.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

Roadrunner Catherine and Jazalynn Ms. Edwards September/2009

Diet It eats scorpions.

It eats scorpions.

Predators It runs fast and hides in the brush from coyotes and hawks.

It runs fast and hides in the brush from coyotes and hawks.

Description It is 23 inches long. It has brown feathers.

It is 23 inches long. It has brown feathers.

Cool Facts It builds its nest in a cactus.

It builds its nest in a cactus.

Websites used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/desert/desert.shtml http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/resources/grzimek_birds/Cuculidae/Geococcyx_californiana.jpg/view.html

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/desert/desert.shtml

http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/resources/grzimek_birds/Cuculidae/Geococcyx_californiana.jpg/view.html

Damian, Bryson and Takia Ms. Edwards September 2009 Jack Rabbit

Diet The jack rabbit eats grass, herbs, leaves, bark, and twigs.

The jack rabbit eats grass, herbs, leaves, bark, and twigs.

Predators Their predators are Dogs, Foxes, Raccoons, Weasels, Bobcats, lynxes, Hawks, Eagles, and People. They run very fast.

Their predators are Dogs, Foxes, Raccoons, Weasels, Bobcats, lynxes, Hawks, Eagles, and People. They run very fast.

Description The jack rabbit’s fur is black, white, brown it has big eyes and very big ears

The jack rabbit’s fur is black, white, brown it has big eyes and very big ears

Cool Facts They only live for a year

They only live for 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

Kacen and Noah Ms. Edwards Month/Year Gila Monster

Diet It is a carnivore. It eats birds, lizards, frogs, and eggs.

It is a carnivore. It eats birds, lizards, frogs, and eggs.

Predators Humans get them for pets. They hide under rocks or in burrows to protect itself.

Humans get them for pets. They hide under rocks or in burrows to protect itself.

Description 18 to 22 inches long. It is orange and black. It has bumpy and soft skin.

18 to 22 inches long. It is orange and black. It has bumpy and soft skin.

Cool Facts The venom is put in a drug to help diabetes.

The venom is put in a drug to help diabetes.

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

Nick and Chris Ms. Edwards September/2009 Short Horned Lizard

Diet The short horned lizard eats ants.

The short horned lizard eats ants.

Predators The short horned lizard’s predators are snakes.

The short horned lizard’s predators are snakes.

Description The short horned lizard is 4 inches long. It is tan, reddish, and brown, and it has scales.

The short horned lizard is 4 inches long. It is tan, reddish, and brown, and it has scales.

Cool Facts The short horned lizard squirt blood from it’s eyes.

The short horned lizard squirt blood from it’s eyes.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

Savion and Rodrigo Ms. Edwards September/2009 Rattlesnake

Diet The rattlesnake eats lizards and others small animals.

The rattlesnake eats lizards and others small animals.

Predators Their predators are people and they hide from them by hiding in the sand.

Their predators are people and they hide from them by hiding in the sand.

Description 3 to 5 feet long. Some are 7 feet long. Scales are yellow to brown to black with black diamond shapes on his back.

3 to 5 feet long. Some are 7 feet long. Scales are yellow to brown to black with black diamond shapes on his back.

Cool Facts The rattlesnake can eat something bigger than he is.

The rattlesnake can eat something bigger than he is.

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

http://www.enchantedlearning

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