Animals in the Arizona Desert
In the Arizona Desert there are animals such as rattle snakes, coyotes, jack rabbits, ect. These animals have learned how to adapt to there habitat so they can live in these harsh conditions.
Coyote
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Coyotes can sometimes be mistaken for domestic dogs. Their tails are long and bushy and have a black tip at the end. They have pointy ears and a narrow face. Their fur color may vary from light brown to a grayish color, and their bellies are usually white. Coyotes use different hunting skills for different kinds of prey. For lonely small animals they stalk and pounce on their prey. For larger prey, they hunt in a big group to take down their prey easier.
Jack Rabbit
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The Jack Rabbit is actually a Hare. Its diet is grass, clovers, grains, ect. Its predators are coyotes, hawks, wolves, owls, and foxes. Adults can leap up to 10 feet(3 meters) at speeds of 40 miles(64 kilometers) per hour. Jack Rabbits come out at night time and eat from dusk to dawn. In the day time they hide in shallow holes called "forms" that are covered with plants. They lie in the holes with only their back, ears, and eyes showing.
Rattle Snake
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Rattle snakes are found in the southern regions of the United States. Rattle snakes can grow up to 3 and 4 feet long. They fall under the category pit viper because of their pit organ. Rattle snakes prey on small mammals, reptiles, and centipedes. According to poison centers in Arizona only 1% of Rattle snake bites end in death. Rattle snakes only live in north and south America. Rattle snakes use a combination of senses to smell and feel the vibrations of other animals.