Spadefoot Toad Sharp-edged spade on each back foot. These help the animal burrow into the ground during dry times. Spadefoot Toad

Feet for grasping. Strong feet and large, curved claws, or talons, are used to kill and hold prey. Hawk

Paws and claws. Most meat-eaters use these to climb, dig for food, and hold their prey. Fox

These are used to reach nectar deep inside blossoms. Long, hollow beaks. These are used to reach nectar deep inside blossoms. Hummingbird

These act as feelers when going through brush or small places. Whiskers. These act as feelers when going through brush or small places. Bobcat

Long, pointed canine teeth These are used to catch and kill prey. Coyote

These help the animal jump long distances to escape predators. Large hind legs These help the animal jump long distances to escape predators. Kangaroo Rat

Stingers These are used for protection. Bee

Hooked beaks These are used to tear up animal food. Hawk

Forked tongue These are used to “smell”. Snake

Webbed feet These help with swimming and with walking on top of mud. Duck

Desert Bighorn Sheep Horns These are permanent and slow growing. They are used for defense and finding mates. Desert Bighorn Sheep

Eyespots These are used to scare away predators. Butterfly