Great Southwest

Deserts are not deserted by wildlife. They are places of little rain and much sun, and are home to a surprising variety of plants and animals. In order to survive the extremes of the desert climate, life forms have developed unique adaptations for conserving water and avoiding the intense heat.

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Arizona Mountain Kingsnake Lampropeltis pyromelana Biome: Great Southwest Classification: Reptiles Biography: The Arizona Mountain Kingsnake is usually found in the higher elevations of the mountains. Food is killed by constriction and includes various lizard species, lizard eggs, rodents, other snakes and birds. This snake inhabits rocky areas, often near streams. A hatchling... More >

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Black-footed Ferrets Mustela nigripes Biome: Great Southwest Classification: Mammals Biography: What happened to endanger the Black-footed Ferret? Black-footed ferrets are one of the most endangered mammals in North America. How did this happen? Black-footed ferrets depend on prairie dogs for survival. Almost 90% of the ferret's diet is prairie dogs. They also... More >

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Blue Spiny Lizard Sceloporus serrifer Biome: Great Southwest Classification: Reptiles Biography: These lizards have keeled, pointed scales with a dark collar under or around the neck. They readily climb shrubs or rocks in search of insect prey and occasional plants and flowers. Seeks shelter in crevices, under logs, and sometimes in woodrat nests and rodent burrows.... More >

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Burrowing Owl Athene cunicularia Biome: Great Southwest Classification: Birds Biography: Unlike most owls, burrowing owls are active during the day. As their name implies, these small owls nest in abandoned prairie dog, tortoise and rodent burrows. Their nesting chamber is usually at the end of a tunnel, 5 ft. or more long, and is lined with grass, feathers and... More >

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Chuckwalla Sauromalus obesus Biome: Great Southwest Classification: Reptiles Biography: The chuckwalla is one of the largest lizard species found in the Sonoran desert, second only to the Gila Monster. Chuckwallas are crevice dwellers. When pursued by a predator, chuckwallas crawl between rocks and puff themselves up, making it impossible to remove them.... More >

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