Desert

Did you know ocelots are uniquely patterned with both spots and stripes, with a single white spot on the back of the ears? Learn more about ocelots.

Did you know the gila monster's tongue is forked, like a snake's? Learn more about gila monsters.

Did you know tough scales on desert tortoise's legs protect them from the spines of many desert plants? Learn more about desert tortoises.

Did you know desert pupfish can live in water six times saltier than the ocean? Learn more about desert pupfish.

Did you know the crested coua looks like it is wearing eye make-up with its eyes outlined in black and bright turquoise behind the eye? Learn more about the crested coua.

Did you know blue-tongued skinks are ovoviviparious, meaning eggs hatch in the mother and she gives birth to live young encased in a placenta? Learn more about blue-tongued skinks.

Did you know vampire bats have special sensors on their nose to help them identify where warm blood is flowing just beneath the skin's surface? Learn more about vampire bats.