Lake Mead National Recreation Area - Animals

Animals living here have evolved traits that help them cope with the extreme environment. Most adaptations center around avoiding heat, conserving water, and surviving on a meager food supply.

The mountains, canyons, and plains surrounding the lakes and desert can seem as lifeless as the moon. A keen eye and a sense of how wildlife survives in this wild land will improve your chances of seeing some of the area's common and more extraordinary animals.