Animals of the Chihuahuan Desert

Fort Selden Historic Site & Taylor-Mesilla Historic Property

Grade Level(s): 4-6

The Chihuahuan desert is considered to be one of the most diverse deserts in the Western Hemisphere and many different animals not only survive but thrive in this environment. In this lesson, students will learn about some of the animals and their characteristics.

Activities

Act It Out: Predator vs. PreyDownload
Create Your Own Fact SheetDownload
How High Can You JumpDownload

Teacher Files

Lesson Plan: Animals of the Chihuahuan DesertDownload
Create Your Own Fact Sheet TemplateDownload
Related VocabularyDownload
NM State StandardsDownload
Resources UsedDownload

Animal Fact Sheets

Coyote Fact SheetDownload
Desert Cottontail Fact SheetDownload
Gambel’s Quail Fact SheetDownload
Javelina Fact SheetDownload
Mountain Lion Fact SheetDownload
Roadrunner Fact SheetDownload
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake Fact SheetDownload
White-Tailed Deer Fact SheetDownload

Animal Coloring Pages

Coyote Coloring PageDownload
Desert Cottontail Coloring PageDownload
Gambel’s Quail Coloring PageDownload
Javelina Coloring PageDownload
Mountain Lion Coloring PageDownload
Roadrunner Coloring PageDownload
Western Diamondback Coloring PageDownload
White-Tailed Deer Coloring PageDownload

Animal Photos

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