Posts Tagged ‘valley of fire wildlife’
Valley of Fire-Reptiles and Amphibians of the Mojave Desert
<![CDATA[ “Reptiles and Amphibians of the Mojave Desert” presentation at Valley of Fire State Park on Saturday, May 10, 2014 The Mojave Desert is home to a surprising number of diverse reptiles and amphibians, all of which are specially adapted to survive in extreme conditions. Josh Parker, PhD, co-author of Reptiles and Amphibians of the Mojave…
Read MoreThe Desert Tortoise of Valley of Fire State Park
<![CDATA[The Desert Tortoise of Valley of Fire State Park The desert tortoise is a rare site at Valley of Fire and if you are fortunate enough to see one, please keep in mind that it is unlawful to touch, harm or harass these wonderful creatures. The desert tortoise makes it’s home in the Mojave and…
Read MoreValley of Fire State Park
<![CDATA[ Valley of Fire State Park Lizards Valley of Fire has several different lizard species including: common chuckwalla, desert iguana, whiptail lizard, horny toad, and side-blotched lizard. The Rainbow Vista area at Rainbow Vista is a great place to spot lizards; you just need to look around. In the spring, the lizards start coming out…
Read MoreValley of Fire Desert Bighorn Sheep
<![CDATA[ The desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) is Nevada’s state animal and is the largest animal that lives in the deserts of North America. The characteristics and behavior of desert bighorn sheep are similar to that of other species of bighorn sheep, except that desert bighorn sheep can go for extended periods of time…
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