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In the desert, there are big differences in

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temperature between day and night. Heat from
the sun makes the land and air hot during the

day. Then temperatures are very low after the sun

sets.

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The desert cannot be a nice habitat for
animals. Jackrabbits, rattlesnakes, and cactus

wrens are some animals that can survive in

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the desert. These animals hunt at night when
temperatures are cooler. During the day, they

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have to find shady spots to stay away from the
hot sun.

rattlesnake

5 temperature : a measure of how hot or cold it is
6 habitat : the place where a plant or animal naturally lives or grows
7 hunt : to chase and kill wild animals for food or pleasure
8 spot : a small area of surface that is different from other area 13