Learn About Desert Animals

The desert is a vast unforgiving place in summer, where temperatures often rise above 120 degrees. It’s hard to believe if anything can survive in this desert climate, but they can and do. I am Veronica Hill of California Travel Tips here in the beautiful living desert zoo in palm springs valley, let’s take a look at some of the most common desert animals found in north America. Plan on at least a full day to enjoy this gorgeous 1200 acre park, you’ll spot a large number of animals found here in our California desert, from the adorable bobcat and crafty coyote to the majestic mountain lion. Be sure to arrive right when the park opens when the animals are most active. By midday, many have retired to their burrows for a nap and reprieve from the intense desert heat. A highlight for me was a glimpse of two endangered species, the desert big horn sheep found in the rocky mountains of California and the gorgeous Mexican wolf, once found throughout the southwest. This is also one of the few places where you’ll find the rare and tiny desert pupfish which can survive in waters over a hundred degrees. If you’re into bird watching, this is a great place to see some beautiful desert birds up close, from the roadrunner and hummingbird, to the golden eagle and great horned owl. I hope you’ve enjoyed this quick look at the animals of the living desert. I’m Veronica Hill and that’s your California travel tip.

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