Animals In The Desert Region Of California

Californias Desert climates rival the Mediterranean for plant and animal species richness.

Animals in the desert region of california. Atacama Desert The Atacama is located in various parts of Chile a long narrow country in South America that borders the Pacific Ocean. However 38 reptile and amphibian species are found largely in the states desert habitats. This animal spends much of its life running from its many predators which include coyotes rattlesnakes red.

Pacific Southwest Region USFWS. Desert animal adaptations include. And living in a burrow.

The highest temperature ever recorded on the surface of the earth 134 degrees Fahrenheit was recorded at Death Valley National Park part of the California desert region in 1913. In general upper elevations catch more rain. Animals survive in deserts by living underground or resting in burrows during the heat of the day.

A light-colored coat to reflect heat. With a life span of 50 to 80 years the California desert tortoise is native to the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts. Mojavensis - Mohave Patch-nosed Snake Sonora semiannulata semiannulata - Groundsnake.

NPS - Robb Hannawacker. Others live along the edges of deserts where there are more plants and shelter. Desert tortoise can live up to 80 years yet most of their lives are spent sleeping in underground burrows.

Large ears for dissipating body heat. The black-tailed jackrabbit Lepus californicus is very common in the California desert where it feeds on shrubs and grasses. The reptiles include two turtles and tortoises 33 lizards and 33 snake species.