Animals of the Desert Ms. Hill’s Class 2009-2010

Aliek and Cesar Ms. Hill September 2009 Short-horned Lizard

Diet He eats ants.

He eats ants.

Predators His predators are snakes. He protects himself from snakes by running away or playing dead.

His predators are snakes. He protects himself from snakes by running away or playing dead.

Description He is 4 inches long. He’s tan and reddish brown.

He is 4 inches long. He’s tan and reddish brown.

Cool Facts He shoots blood out of his eyes when somebody bothers him.

He shoots blood out of his eyes when somebody bothers him.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/ http://www.desertmuseum.org/books/nhsd_horned_lizard.php http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/enlarge/short-Horned-lizard_image.html http://www.the-lizard-lounge.com/content/gallery/lizard-pictures/short-horned-lizard-01.asp# http://repticzone.com/photogallery/viewphoto.php/30325/Horned%20Lizards/Lizards/ http://kids.yahoo.com/animals/reptiles/4499--Greater+Short-horned+Lizard

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

http://www.desertmuseum.org/books/nhsd_horned_lizard.php

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/enlarge/short-Horned-lizard_image.html

http://www.the-lizard-lounge.com/content/gallery/lizard-pictures/short-horned-lizard-01.asp#

http://repticzone.com/photogallery/viewphoto.php/30325/Horned%20Lizards/Lizards/

http://kids.yahoo.com/animals/reptiles/4499--Greater+Short-horned+Lizard

Luke and Will Ms. Hill September 2009 Desert Tortoise

Diet Tortoises eat Grass and herbs and plants.

Tortoises eat Grass and herbs and plants.

Predators It’s predators are coyotes.

It’s predators are coyotes.

Description It’s shell grows to 9 to 15 inches.

It’s shell grows to 9 to 15 inches.

Cool Facts If it is cold it has boy babies. If it is warm it has girl babies.

If it is cold it has boy babies. If it is warm it has girl babies.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/ http://www.desertusa.com/june96/du_tort.html

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

http://www.desertusa.com/june96/du_tort.html

Christian and Joel Ms. Hill September 2009 Bandicoot

Diet The bandicoot eats lizards, mice, worms, snails, fruit, seeds, and some plants.

The bandicoot eats lizards, mice, worms, snails, fruit, seeds, and some plants.

Predators The bandicoot’s predators are foxes and wild cats. They hide in burrow’s.

The bandicoot’s predators are foxes and wild cats. They hide in burrow’s.

Description The bandicoot’s range from 11-32 inches. They have powerful clawed hind legs.

The bandicoot’s range from 11-32 inches. They have powerful clawed hind legs.

Cool Facts The bandicoot has a pouch.

The bandicoot has a pouch.

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

Dakota and Filipo Hill September ROAD RUNNER

Diet It eats snakes, lizards, and spiders.

It eats snakes, lizards, and spiders.

Predators Hawks and coyotes are its enemies. It also patches of brush for hiding.

Hawks and coyotes are its enemies. It also patches of brush for hiding.

Description It has brown, black and blue feathers.

It has brown, black and blue feathers.

Cool Facts The female lays 3 to 8 white eggs. The tail is long and narrow it helps the roadrunner with balance.

The female lays 3 to 8 white eggs. The tail is long and narrow it helps the roadrunner with balance.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/ http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/pictures/Geococcyx_californianus.html

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/pictures/Geococcyx_californianus.html

Joshua and Andy Ms. Hill September 2009 Coyote

Diet Coyotes eat rodents and dead animals. They find grains and fruits, fish, snakes, and lizards.

Coyotes eat rodents and dead animals. They find grains and fruits, fish, snakes, and lizards.

Predators The predators of coyotes are wolves, cougars, and bears. They have good eye sight to see and they can run fast to protect them.

The predators of coyotes are wolves, cougars, and bears. They have good eye sight to see and they can run fast to protect them.

Description Adult coyotes weigh from 20 to 50 pounds. Their color is gray, cream or black fur.

Adult coyotes weigh from 20 to 50 pounds. Their color is gray, cream or black fur.

Cool Facts The parents regurgitate to feed pups.

The parents regurgitate to feed pups.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/ http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/coyote.htm# http://www.phoenixzoo.org/learn/animals/animal_detail.aspx?FACT_SHEET_ID=100010

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

Meredith and Karla Ms. Hill September 2009 Fennec Fox

Diet The Fennec Fox likes to eat small animals.

The Fennec Fox likes to eat small animals.

Predators The Fennec Fox likes to hide in burrows. The predators are vultures.

The Fennec Fox likes to hide in burrows. The predators are vultures.

Description The Fennec Fox is 14 to 17 inches long. The Fennec Fox has brown fur.

The Fennec Fox is 14 to 17 inches long. The Fennec Fox has brown fur.

Cool Facts The Fennec fox doesn’t have to drink a lot. The Fennec fox is the smallest fox of all.

The Fennec fox doesn’t have to drink a lot. The Fennec fox is the smallest fox of all.

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

Mackenzie, Emmalee, Alexa Ms. Hill September 2009 Gila Monster

Diet The Gila Monster eats rats and mice.

The Gila Monster eats rats and mice.

Predators The Gila Monster’s predators are humans and other animals. They protect themselves with their hard backs.

The Gila Monster’s predators are humans and other animals. They protect themselves with their hard backs.

Description The Gila Monster is a lizard that grows 18 to 22.5 inches long.

The Gila Monster is a lizard that grows 18 to 22.5 inches long.

Cool Facts The Gila monster doesn’t eat much. They store most of it in their fat tail.

The Gila monster doesn’t eat much. They store most of it in their fat tail.

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/subjects/reptiles/lizard/Gilamonster.shtml

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

Makayla and Shamya Ms. Hill September 2009 Kangaroo Rat

Diet Kangaroo rats eat mostly seeds .

Kangaroo rats eat mostly seeds .

Predators Rattlesnakes eat kangaroo rats. They go under the sand to hide to protect themselves.

Description A kangaroo rat is 9 to 16 inches long. The color of their fur is light brown.

A kangaroo rat is 9 to 16 inches long. The color of their fur is light brown.

Cool Facts Kangaroo rats have pouches on the sides of their faces.

Kangaroo rats have pouches on the sides of their faces.

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

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

Tamia and Michael Ms. Hill September 2009 Small Kit Fox

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

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

Predators The predators of the small kit fox are eagles, coyotes and man. It barks and growls to scare the predators away.

The predators of the small kit fox are eagles, coyotes and man. It barks and growls to scare the predators away.

Description It has large ears and light colored fur. The tail is tipped with black.

It has large ears and light colored fur. The tail is tipped with black.

Cool Facts The baby is on its own at four months old.

The baby is on its own at four months old.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/ http://www.arkive.org/kit-fox/vulpes-macrotis/image-G17858.html

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/