1. ABC’S of Plants and Wildlife in the Desert
By: Nathan Cipar

2. A is for Arachnids
Arachnids are animals that have eight legs. There are thousands of arachnids living in the desert.

3. B is for Bats
Bats are flying mammals who live in caves that feed on insects. Bats often feed during the nighttime.

4. C is for Chaparral
A chapparal is scrub vegetation that is present in Desert and Mediterranean climate, also called maquis.

5. D is for Deer
Deer , believe it or not, can live in some desert climates where there is more water. Coues, White-tailed, and Mule deer are common types of deer that live in the desert.

6. E is for Egret
An Egret is a large migratory bird that lives in a number of different locations, including the desert. It’s main diet include fish and insects.

7. F is for Ferret
A ferret is a small animal that lives underground. Ferrets feed on other small mammals and insects.

8. G is for Gopher Snakes
The Gopher Snake can be found in all for deserts on the American continent. They range in color from yellow, black, green, and red.

9. H is for Horned Lizards
Horned Lizards are a common reptile in the desert. They generally feed on insects and other small reptiles.

10. I is for Insects
Thousands of insects live in the desert. These are one of the main foods for animals that live in the desert.

11. J is for Jack Rabbit
Jack Rabbits are a common mammal found in the desert. They eat grasses and other plants that grow in the desert.

12. L is for Leech
Leeches are often found in moist areas of the desert. The leech feeds on the blood of other animals.

13. M is for Mountain Lion
Mountain lions, also known as Cougars, are large cats that live in the desert. They feed on small and large mammals.

14. P is for Pupfish
The Desert Pupfish is a type of small fish that lives in pools of water in California, New Mexico, and Arizona.

15. Q is for Quokka
A Quokka is a small animal related to the Kangaroo that lives in the outback of Australia.

16. R is for Rattlesnake
The rattlesnake is a type venomous snake common in all deserts. There are many types of rattlesnakes.

17. S is for Scorpions
Scorpions are a type of venomous arachnid. There are around 1,300 species of scorpions around the world.

18. T is for Tarantula
The tarantula is a type of large arachnid. This spider feeds on insects and small rodents. There are many species of tarantulas.

19. U is for Uromastyx lizard
This type of lizard is found in Africa and the Middle East. They eat small insects and plants.

20. V is for Vulture
Vultures are a type of bird that feeds on dead animals. Vulture are found in both desert and non-desert climates.

21. W is for Woodrats
Woodrats are a type of rodent that is common in desert climates. They are also called Pack Rats or Trade Rats because they collect various materials to make their nests.

22. X is for Xerophyte
A Xerophyte is a plant that has adapted to drought.

23. Y is for Yucca
A Yucca is a type of plants that grows in the desert climate. The yucca produces flowers and fruits during certain times of the year.

24. Z is for Zebra-tailed lizards
Zebra-tailed lizards live in the open desert with no vegetation or rocks. They can run very fast and burrow in the sand.