animals and plants that live in the desert

armadillo lizard
the armadillo lizard is a prey animal that preys on bigger and stronger animals.the back legs of the armadillo lizard is slightly shorter than the front.predators are unable to harm them with the armour on its body.

desert tortoise
desert tortioises are made for digging burrows to keep warm in the cold.there are considered a threatened species and it is illegal to harm or collect them.

camel
the camel is able to store water for a long period of time which is suited to live in the harsh enviroment of the desert.it has a transparent eyelid which keeps sand out of its eyes.

desert rat
the desert rat is a cute animal which resembles the kangaroo but is only the size of a mouse.it has a cheek pouch where it stores food.

mojave auster
it is a plant that is able to grow up to 30 inches high.this plant died after flowering

cactus
the cactus bears beautiful flowers which are deep red and can go without water for long

other examples of plants and animals
armadilo
coyote
girrafes
gray fox
barral cactus
brittle bush
chainfruit cholla
desert iron wood
palo verde
ocotilla
bobcat
thorny devil
banded gila monster