Biomes of Utah

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Biomes of Utah

• Desert, Forest, Alpine Forest,
• And Aquatic

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The Desert

• Annual rainfall?
• Less than 6 inches!

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Desert Animals

• Desert Tortoise
• Snakes
• Lizards
• Golden Eagle
• Turkey Vulture

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Desert Tortoise

• The length of this tortoise's shell is about 10
  inches. Full-grown adults will reach 15 inches.
• The hard shell is a protection against predators
  and a harsh environment..
• The color and patterns allow the tortoise to
  blend in with the shrubs and soil.

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Snakes

• Snakes are important predators in desert
  ecosystems. Life on the desert is harsh, and
  predators help to maintain the critical balance.

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Lizards

• Lizards are superbly adapted desert dwellers.
• Control insects.
• Serve as food for other desert predators.
• Two adaptations.
• They are very well camouflaged.
• They can lose their tail to escape when
  captured and grow a new one for future escapes.

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Golden Eagle

• A Golden Eagle eating a hare.
• The eagle will typically cover a large territory
  in search of an occasional lizard or desert wood
  rat.

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Turkey Vulture

• Scavengers such as the Turkey Vulture, fill a
  very significant role in the desert ecosystem.

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Forest Animals

• Raccoon
• Garter Snake
• Eagle
• Turkey
• Robin

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Raccoon

• This masked bandit can become very friendly when
  a full garbage can is available. Although very
  cute, this mammal can bite very hard!

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Garter Snake

• These common reptiles can be found in your own
  backyard.

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Golden Eagle

• A Golden Eagle eating a hare.
• The eagle will typically cover a large territory
  in search of food.

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Turkey

• A turkey in the wild can be a feast for a larger
  predator.

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Robin

• Robins can be seen in many backyards.

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Alpine Forest
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Aquatic