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Giant hairy desert scorpion.Considered the largest desert scorpion in North America, the giant hair scorpion gets its name from the brown hairs covering its body. Habitats include the California and Arizona deserts, as well as extreme desert areas in Utah and Nevada. -
Gila monster.Although it is not aggressive, this thick-bodied desert lizard is venomous. But it does not inject venom as snakes do. Rarely seen, they prefer to stay underground as much as possible. -
Bobcat.Bobcats live along desert rim rocks and canyons, preferring to stay alone. In addition, they are nocturnal, hunting at night for small rabbits and rodents. -
White-tailed antelope squirrel.These white-striped squirrels live in deserts and foothills. Although a few hibernate, most remain active year-round. Green foliage and seeds make up a large part of their diet, but they eat whatever is available, with grasshoppers being a favorite. -
Desert iguana.Able to withstand high heat better than other desert lizards, desert iguanas sun themselves on rocks in up to 115-degree F heat. The creosote bush plays an important part in the life of desert iguanas by providing shelter, plus the lizards eat the flowers. Although considered a vegetarian, iguanas also eat insects.
