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

Abigail/Lucas/Marcos Ms. Manning September 2009 Rattlesnake

Diet The rattlesnake eats lizards, gophers, mice, and rabbits.

The rattlesnake eats lizards, gophers, mice, and rabbits.

Predators The rattlesnake predators are hawks, coyotes, roadrunners, eagles, bobcats, and king snakes.

The rattlesnake predators are hawks, coyotes, roadrunners, eagles, bobcats, and king snakes.

Description The rattlesnake continues to grow bigger and its color is yellow, brown, and black.

The rattlesnake continues to grow bigger and its color is yellow, brown, and black.

Cool Facts There is even a rattlesnake without a rattle.

There is even a rattlesnake without a rattle.

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

Reganne and Vincent Ms. Manning September 2009 Fennec Fox

Diet The Fennec Fox eats plants, small rodents, small animals, meat, birds, eggs, lizards, and insects.

The Fennec Fox eats plants, small rodents, small animals, meat, birds, eggs, lizards, and insects.

Predators The Fennec Fox is hunted by vultures, hyenas, and jackals. It sees its enemies with its large eyes.

The Fennec Fox is hunted by vultures, hyenas, and jackals. It sees its enemies with its large eyes.

Description It is from 14 to 17 inches long. It has sand colored fur.

It is from 14 to 17 inches long.

It has sand colored fur.

Cool Facts It has very large ears. It has large black eyes. Its ears hear from long ways.

It has very large ears.

It has large black eyes.

Its ears hear from long ways.

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

Eli and Lintorion Ms. Manning September 2009 Gila Monster

Diet A Gila monster is a meat eater. It eats frogs, rats, mice, birds, lizards and eggs.

A Gila monster is a meat eater. It eats frogs, rats, mice, birds, lizards and eggs.

Predators Man uses them as pets. Its color helps it hide in the sand.

Man uses them as pets. Its color helps it hide in the sand.

Description The Gila Monster is 18 to 24 inches long and is pink and yellow.

The Gila Monster is 18 to 24 inches long and is pink and yellow.

Cool Facts This lizard can live for months without food.

This lizard can live for months without food.

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

Endea and Sean Mrs. Manning September 2009 Jack Rabbit

Diet A Jack Rabbit eats grasses, herbs and leaves, bark and twigs.

A Jack Rabbit eats grasses, herbs and leaves, bark and twigs.

Predators The predators are dogs, foxes and raccoons, weasels and bob cats, lynxes and hawks, eagles and people. They run very fast.

The predators are dogs, foxes and raccoons, weasels and bob cats, lynxes and hawks, eagles and people. They run very fast.

Description The rabbit is brown white and black. They have fur. They have big eyes and they have a short tail and very big ears.

The rabbit is brown white and black. They have fur. They have big eyes and they have a short tail and very big ears.

Cool Facts A Jack Rabbit lives for about a year.

A Jack Rabbit lives for 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

Jerrin and Byaney Ms. Manning September 2009 Kangaroo Rat

Diet They mostly eat seeds.

They mostly eat seeds.

Predators Their predators are rattle snakes. They use burrows to protect themselves .

Their predators are rattle snakes. They use burrows to protect themselves .

Description Their color is light brown. They are up to 9 to 16 inches long. They have a long tail.

Their color is light brown. They are up to 9 to 16 inches long. They have a long tail.

Cool Facts They have fur lined pouches.

They have fur lined pouches.

Sources used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/ http://www.rshantz.com/Animals/Mammals/Mice/Kangaroo/20070405Rat02.htm

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/

http://www.rshantz.com/Animals/Mammals/Mice/Kangaroo/20070405Rat02.htm

Julian and Shelemiah Ms. Manning September 2009 Coyote

Diet Coyotes eat animals, fish, snakes, lizards, and meat.

Coyotes eat animals, fish,

snakes, lizards,

and meat.

Predators Coyotes are hunted by farmers, wolves, cougars, and bears.

Coyotes are hunted by farmers, wolves, cougars, and bears.

Description Coyotes are 20 to 50 pounds. They are brown and gray with a white, long, bushy tail.

Coyotes are 20 to 50 pounds. They are brown and gray with a white, long, bushy tail.

Cool Facts They hunt for badgers.

They hunt for badgers.

Kaybren and AJ Ms. Manning September 2009 Short Horned Lizard

Diet The diet is mainly ants.

The diet is mainly ants.

Description They are tan to reddish brown and they have stubby horns above their eyes.

They are tan to reddish brown and they have stubby horns above their eyes.

Predators The predators are hawks, road runners, snakes, lizards, dogs, wolves, and coyotes.

The predators are hawks, road runners, snakes, lizards, dogs, wolves, and coyotes.

Cool Facts When disturbed by predators, horned lizards occasionally squirt blood from their eyes for distances of up to 2-3 feet.

When disturbed by predators, horned lizards occasionally squirt blood from their eyes for distances of up to 2-3 feet.

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

Desert Tortoise Kennedy/Jose Ms. Manning September 2009

Diet The Desert Tortoise eats grasses and cactus pads and fruit.

The Desert Tortoise eats grasses and cactus pads and fruit.

Description It has a 9-15 inch shell and it has a hard upper shell.

It has a 9-15 inch shell and it has a hard upper shell.

Predators The Desert Tortoise is scared of the coyotes and it hides in the shell.

The Desert Tortoise is scared of the coyotes and it hides in the shell.

Cool Facts It digs burrows for shelter and warmth in the winter.

It digs burrows for shelter and warmth in the winter.

Websites used for this project: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/desert/desert.shtml http://www.desertusa.com/june96/du_tort.html

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

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

Kennedy S./Andrea Ms. Manning September 2009 Small Kit Fox

Diet It eats birds and squirrels.

It eats birds and squirrels.

Predators Eagles, coyotes and man are their enemies. They hide in their hole.

Eagles, coyotes and man are their enemies. They hide in their hole.

Description It weighs 3-5 pounds. It has tan fur and big ears.

It weighs 3-5 pounds. It has tan fur and big ears.

Cool Facts The ears of a small kit fox are shaped like a chihuahua.

The ears of a small kit fox are shaped like a chihuahua.

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

Marco and Trey Ms. Manning SEPTEMBER 2009 Roadrunner

Diet It eats fruit and small animals.

It eats fruit and small animals.

Predators THE ROAD RUNNER RUNS OR CROUCHES OR HIDES. ITS PREDATORS ARE HAWKS, SKUNKS AND COYOTES.

THE ROAD RUNNER RUNS

OR CROUCHES OR HIDES.

ITS PREDATORS ARE HAWKS, SKUNKS AND COYOTES.

Description The Road Runner has a tan belly. It is 23 inches long and has brown and cream feathers.

The Road Runner has a tan belly. It is 23 inches long and has brown and cream feathers.

Cool Facts IT USES ITS LONG TAIL TO BALANCE.

IT USES ITS LONG TAIL TO 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