Science Struck
Science Struck: Mojave Desert Animals and Plants
Describes characteristics and adaptations of plants and animals that are able to survive in the Mojave Desert and a list of each.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Adaptations of Desert Birds and Mammals
The ways in which animals have adapted so as to survive in a desert environment are described in this article. Mechanisms that humans have to help them cool themselves in a desert are also explained. (Published: December 17, 2009)
The Wild Classroom
The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Desert Scrub Biome
Learn about the desert scrub ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Fund: Our Earth: Ecoregions: Habitats: Deserts
An overview of the climate conditions of deserts. Includes examples of plants and the adaptations that allow them to survive in the dry climate. Includes a link to information about animals that live in a desert habitat.
Center for Educational Technologies
Earth Floor: Desert Biome: Animals
Site provides information on desert animals and animal adaptations. Offers links to desert plants and their adaptations, other biomes, and more.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Trb 4:5 Investigation 5 Desert Dynamics
Fourth graders will understand how plants and animals adapt to their environment.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Antilocapra Americana Sonoriensis
This site provides a detailed overview of the Sonoran pronghorn. Content includes information on this animal's geographic range, physical characteristics, natural history, economic importance for humans, and current conservation efforts.
Globio
Glossopedia: Environments
This article defines "environment" as a collection of animals and plants in a specific landscape and climate. The concept of differing types of environments is introduced. The impact of humans on environments and all environments'...
The BIG zoo
The Big Zoo: Bactrian Camel (Camelus Bactrianus)
This site provides a general overview of the Bactrian camel. Content details this animal's diet, habitat, social structure, and predators.
The BIG zoo
The Big Zoo: Dromedarian Camel (Camelus Dromedarius)
This site provides a general overview of the dromedary camel. Content explores what this animal eats, its desert habitat, existing social structure, and more.
Other
Encyclopaedia of the Orient: Sahara
Information about the world's largest desert, the Sahara, including size, location, people, climate, physical features, and animal life. Includes a chart of temperatures (in Celsius) and rainfall (in millimeters) by month and by yearly...
PBS
Pbs Teachers:how Can I Hide in Namib?
Identify how certain species survive in the Namib Desert through color protection, and determine what techniques animals in Namib use to hide from predators and to wait for prey.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Caracal
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on caracals including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
BBC
Bbc Science & Nature: Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus)
Here are some awe inspiring photos of cheetahs. Included you can also find a fact sheet detailing such things as: physical description, distribution, habitat, statistics, and more.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Caracal
Get acquainted with the caracal, an African hunting cat, in this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Content includes quick facts and highlights on its appearance, eating habits, and habitat.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Meerkat
Find out more about the meerkat by browsing this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, classification, social habits, communication, and breeding habits.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Naked Mole Rat
Get acquainted with the naked mole-rat by browsing this brief overview from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts and information on its habitat, appearance, social skills, and breeding habits.
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