Climate- Deserts lie in sub tropical zones. They are always dry. One type of deserts is Hot and Dry deserts. Hot and dry deserts temperature range from 20-25 C. The maximum temperature for hot deserts ranges from 43.5-49 C. Hot dry deserts have very little rainfall

Location of Biome; countries where biomes are located- Major deserts can be found in North America; Mojave and The Great Basin.Australia; The Great Sandy and The Great VictoriaSouth America; Patagonia and ArgentinaAfrica; Sahara largest desert in the world

Threats facing the Biome-

World Map Illustrating your Biome-

Photo represents your biome-

http://www.cv.nrao.edu/course/astr534/images/ALMAmoonrise_med.jpghttp://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert.htmhttp://library.thinkquest.org/C0113340/main.php?section=biomes&topic=desert&subtopic=location

Flora- Desert Lily

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Description of the Life Cycle – they can live underground for several years

The Reproductive Cycle Description –They bloom March-May and are 2- ½ inches wide. You can mainly see them on the desert roads in the spring.

Organism Eats to Survive- They need sun and water or rain to survive.

3 Interesting Facts

1. Native Americans used the bulb in the flower as a food 2. Desert Lily has a deep bulb that sends up a stem in early spring3. The Desert Lily was called “Ajo(garlic) Lily, by the spanish

http://www.desertusa.com/mag98/mar/papr/du_deslily.htmlhttp://www.my-photo-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/desert-lily-wildflower.jpg

Vertebrate- Fox

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Life Cycle- Red fox live to 3-4 years. They sometimes may live as long as 12 years.

Reproductive Cycle- Red fox mate from January-March. They breed once a year. After 2 months of mating, the female will give birth between 1-10 kits. The male will bring food to the female while she is with the kits.

Eats to survive- when they diet they eat fruits, berries and grass. They also eat birds, squirrels, rabbits and mice.

3 interesting facts

1. Red foxs store extra food under snow, dirt or leaves.2. They will continue to hunt even if its full.3. Red foxs do not hibernate and are active all year.

http://www.nhptv.org/NatureWorks/redfox.htmhttp://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/Rabies/2ColumnSubPage/STEL02_166318.html

Invertebrate –Scorpions

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Life Cycle- It takes 1-6 years for scorpions to grow maturely. They can live from 3-5 years, but if lucky, they give live up to 15 years.

Reproductive Cycle- Breeding is seasonal and usually occurs during the warm seasons. They usually breed from late spring through early fall. Males travel far to find receptive females. Mating for scorpions is complicated.

Eats to Survive- they survive off of small bugs and animals. They mainly eat rodents. They sometimes will eat spiders or lizards. For their diets, scorpions like to eat crickets.

3 interesting facts-

1. Some scorpions need to drink water in order to survive.2. They have 4 pairs of eyes but cant see well.

3. They can go without food for up to a year.

http://www.orkin.com/stinging-pests/scorpions/scorpion-life-cyclehttp://www.buzzle.com/articles/what-do-scorpions-eat.htmlhttp://www.britannica.com/facts/5/494835/life-cycle-as-discussed-in-scorpion-arachnidhttp://www.schools.ash.org.au/knoxgardens/scorpion.htm