Curated OER
National Park Service: Arches National Park: Animals
A resource where you'll learn about amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles at Arches National Park in Moab, Utah. A good look at how animals live, sleep, eat, and stay active in a desert habitat.
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.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Desert
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the desert.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Desert Tortoise
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on the desert tortoise including details about its habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Desert Tortoise (Gopherus Agassizii)
Explore the world of the Desert Tortoise and discover information on the physical characteristics, habitat, and breeding of this desert reptile. Includes images and statistics.
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.
PBS
Pbs Nature Critter Guide: Llama
Learn more about llamas when you check out this resource. This site features a clear and concise picture of how these fascinating mammals live and what purpose they serve to other animals and humans.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Caracal
The Smithsonian National Zoo offers a fact sheet on the Caracal. Content includes a look at the caracal's home range, habitat, diet, reproduction, social structure, and life span.
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.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Peromyscus Eremicus (Cactus Mouse)
The Animal Diversity Web describes the natural history of the cactus mouse, including its geographical range, physical characteristics, natural habitat, reproduction, and behavior.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Human and Animal Habitats
An interactive learning game where students answer whether or not certain environments would be suitable for different animals. Printable worksheets are available for review at the end of the activity.
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.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah's Plants and Animals Do You Know Where I Live?
Can you figure out what types of biomes different organisms belong in? You'll be presented with a variety of organisms and asked which of three biomes they belong in.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Gambel's Quail
Become informed about the Gambel's quail by examining this brief article from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts, a photo, and details on its appearance, eating habits, and habitat.
The BIG zoo
The Big Zoo: Dama Gazelle
Here at theBigZoo.com you will find an overview of the Dama Gazelle. Content includes a focus on what this animal eats, where it lives, what are its natural predators, its social structure, and reproduction. A video clip is also included.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Antelope
This resource provides extensive information about the antelope, including several photos. [1:08]
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: 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.