MAP OF DEATH VALLEY DESERT

1. MAP OF DEATH VALLEY DESERT

2. Describe death valley Death valley plants cactus mountains animals rocks sand

3. PICTURE OF DEATH VALLEY DESERT

4. DEATH VALLEY PICTUREs

5. animals

6. DESCRIPTION KANGAROO-RAT Big tail Little ears Big feet Kangaroo rat Little ears Little mouth Little nose

7. weight: 1-6oz, length with tail:6-12”, shoulder height: 2-4”, no. of young:1-7,3, 4-6 months, lifespan: years in the wild, typical diet: seeds, grasses. dEscribe Kangaroo-rat

8. Kangaroo rats have long tails and big hind feet with four toes. They have large heads with big eyes and small ears. They are a sandy brown color with white underbelly. The kangaroo rat is almost perfectly adapted to life in the desert. They can survive without ever drinking any water, getting needed moisture from their seed diet. They have excellent hearing and can even detect the silent sound of an owl approaching. Their large back legs enable them to jump up to 9 feet [2.75m] in one jump in order to escape predators. KANGAROO-RAT FACTS

9. Desert Cactus

10. Saguaro Cactus • Smooth and waxy skin • Covered with two-inch thorns located on the trees vertical ribs • Flowers are found at the end of the branches • The flower only opens on cool nights and closes in the heat of the day. plants

11. Stop throwing trash in the death valley. If we throw trash in the death valley the animals will eat the trash and the animals will die. how to protect the environment?

12. Habitats: Science Works for Kids Series http://www.mbgnet.net/index.html http://www.exploringnature.org/ http://www.planetware.com/ http://www.desertusa.com/aug96/du_krat.html http://digital-desert.com/death-valley/wildlife/hooved-mammals.html References