Desert Survivors
What do camels store in their humps?
Fat (not water!)
What does “camouflage” mean?
Blending in with surroundings
What do plants make using sunlight?
Food (sugar/energy) through photosynthesis
What does a turtle carry on its back?
A shell
I hop and live in ponds. I eat bugs with my long tongue. Who am I?
A frog
Why do many desert animals come out at night instead of the day?
To avoid the hot sun
Name one animal that uses camouflage.
Chameleon, stick insect, tiger, owl, snowshoe hare
What do we call animals that eat only plants?
Herbivores
What do skunks spray to protect themselves?
A stinky liquid
I live in the desert, and I can go days without water. Who am I?
A camel
How do cactus plants store water?
In their thick, fleshy stems
How does a stick insect protect itself?
By looking like a twig
Why do owls have sharp claws and beaks?
To catch and eat prey
Why do giraffes have such long necks?
To reach tall trees for food
I have black and white stripes to confuse predators. Who am I?
A zebra
What does it mean when an animal (burrows) underground in the desert?
It digs into the ground to stay cool
Why do some animals change colors with the seasons?
To stay hidden (brown in summer, white in winter)
Why do some plants have very deep roots?
To reach water underground
Why does the armadillo roll into a ball?
To protect itself from predators
I can regrow my tail if I lose it. Who am I?
A lizard
Why do desert animals often have big ears, like a fennec fox?
To release heat and stay cool
How does a chameleon use its color-changing ability besides hiding?
To communicate or show mood
How do Venus flytraps get food differently than other plants?
They trap and eat insects
Why do some animals “play dead” when in danger?
To trick predators into leaving them alone
I am a plant that eats insects. Who am I?