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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Adaptations of Desert Amphibians and Reptiles

For Students 9th - 10th
The evolution of amphibians from prehistoric days is described, and the challenges they face when living in a desert environment, of which the ability to reproduce is the greatest. How they manage to survive in a desert is explained in...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Desert Biome: A Guide to Its Animals and Plants

For Students 4th - 7th
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.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Reference: Habitats: Desert

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the desert.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Arabian Desert Facts

For Students 4th - 7th
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.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About the Gobi Desert

For Students 4th - 8th
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.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Desert Tortoise (Gopherus Agassizii)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: The Special Nature of Arid Landscapes

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to make the most of a desert environment in order to foster a wide array of species diversity.
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Arizona State University

Geo Literacy: The Desert Is Theirs: Adapting to Our Environment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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...
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Biomes

For Students 2nd - 6th
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.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Bat Eared Fox

For Students 9th - 10th
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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