Amazing Animals of the Mojave Desert

Select all facts that are true about the Mojave desert.

• It is North America's largest desert.

• It is located in Southern California and Southern Nevada.

• You could find birds, roadrunners, and jack rabbits in the Mojave.

• It has both mountains and valleys.

How do animals survive in the Mojave desert?

• There is plenty of water.

• The have adapted to live well in the environment.

• They have special features that withstand the hot, dry environment.

Which of the following is true of the chuckwalla?

• It can grow up to three feet long.

• It eats leaves, flowers, and fruit of plants.

• It runs from danger.

• Chuckwallas gulp in air and hide between rocks when they sense danger..

How do animals in the Mojave get water?

• Some animals travel far distances to get water.

• They drink from streams and lakes.

• They drink the dew that forms on plants.

• They get water through the food they eat.

How do light colors help in the desert?

• They absorb the sun's energy.

• They reflect the sun's energy.

• Animals are protected from danger by their light color because they blend into their surroundings.