Surfing the Sand Dunes Trivia Quiz

Answer: Banded Gila Monster

The banded Gila monster can grow as long as two feet and should not be played with as it is venomous. It has black banding and are pink, red and orange-colored. Its painful bite will send venom into your system, which usually won't kill you, but will cause profound discomfort.

Answer: Collared peccary

The collared peccary is also known as the skunk pig, and is usually found in herds of 100 or more. It is found in many climates including the desert. It eats cacti, beans, fruits and roots. It looks a lot like the domesticated pig, and is a member of the broader swine family.

Answer: Arizona bark scorpion

The Arizona bark scorpion has one of the most venomous bites in the scorpion world. It can kill children and the elderly. It is about two inches long and a yellowish-brown color.

Answer: Audubon's cottontail

The desert rabbit or Audubon's cottontail is found in the deserts all over Mexico. It is gray in color and has multiple litters throughout the year. It lives about two years and is a prey species for most desert predators.

Answer: Ghost-faced Bat

The ghost-faced bat is a reddish colored, medium sized desert bat, which lives in caves, mines and old buildings. They are insect eaters and are preyed on by owls, snakes, and hawks.

Answer: Audubon's caracara

Audubon's caracara, or Caracara cheriway, is also known as the Mexican eagle. These falcons will often feed on snakes and lizards, but will also feed on carrion. It is the national symbol of Mexico.

Answer: True

The bighorn sheep seen in the northern Mexican desert are not as muscular as their Rocky Mountain relatives. In addition, their horns tend be flatter and stick out farther away from their heads. They can go long periods of time without water.

Answer: Small birds, lizards, insects

This very small owl actually lives inside cacti. Although they are tiny, these owls are some of the most impressive hunters in the desert. They swoop from their perches during the night in search of everything from small birds, lizards, insects, to small mammals and frogs.

Answer: True

The greater long-nosed bat feeds on agave and cacti in desert regions of Mexico. Their populations are declining due to habitat loss. They are usually found in caves throughout the desert regions.

Answer: Mexican Grey Wolf

The Mexican grey wolf is about the size of a large domestic dog. They are vicious killers that run and hunt in packs. They were once endangered but captivity and breeding efforts in the 1970s have ensured their survival.