Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Adaptations of Desert Plants
The ways in which plants have adapted through evolution in order to survive in a desert environment are described in this article. Getting water and retaining water are key to their survival, including protecting themselves from animals...
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.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Desert Biome: A Guide to Its Animals and Plants
Describes many of the plants and animals that live in deserts and their special adaptations that have enabled them to survive there. Also describes four types of deserts.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Desert
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the desert.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Arabian Desert Facts
Presents interesting information about the Arabian Desert, including its physical geography, climate, plants and animals, their adaptations to the environment, natural resources, and threats to its habitats.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Facts About the Gobi Desert
Desertification is a growing problem in the world today and it is taking place in the Gobi Desert as well. Learn facts about the Gobi Desert, including its five ecoregions, the climate, and the flora and fauna.
Curated OER
Bureau of Land Management: Alaska's Cold Desert
Learn about the Arctic tundra biome of Alaska. A discussion of its characteristics, and the animals and the plants that live there.
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.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: The Special Nature of Arid Landscapes
Find out how to make the most of a desert environment in order to foster a wide array of species diversity.
Arizona State University
Geo Literacy: The Desert Is Theirs: Adapting to Our Environment
The focus of this 3-part lesson is how the environment affects the human lifestyle. After reading the book, The Desert is Theirs by Byrd Baylor, students will understand how animals and humans have adapted to their environments in both...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Biomes
Discover the hidden treasures in the different habitats on the earth! The earth is filled with many biomes. Examples of different biomes are listed and include hyperlinks to additional information such as the animals found there.
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.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Bat Eared Fox
Find out more about the bat-eared fox by taking a look at this reference from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide offers details on its appearance, environment, and eating habits.
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