The Desert Fox
Below is a lesson about Utah's Desert Fox for first graders. Good luck and enjoy!
Hello Kids, how are you today? Today I am going to teach you about Utah's Desert Fox. let's begin!
Hi, friends! I want you to meet my special friend, the Desert Fox! He is a small, furry fox who lives in Utah’s warm, sandy desert. He has very big ears, soft sandy-colored fur, and a fluffy tail. The Desert Fox likes to come out at night when the desert is cooler. Let’s learn about my amazing fox friend!
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The Desert Fox
A kit fox is a small, cute fox that lives in Utah’s desert. It has very big, fluffy ears, sandy-orange fur, and a long, bushy tail with a black tip.wildaboututah
How it lives
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Kit foxes come out mostly at night, when the desert is cooler.
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In the daytime, they rest underground in cozy holes called dens.
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They eat little animals like mice and rabbits, plus insects, birds, and sometimes fish.
Desert superpowers
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Its huge ears help its body cool down in hot weather.
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Furry feet help it walk and run on soft, sandy ground.
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It can get water from its food and may go for months without taking a drink of water.
Kit foxes are good at surviving in a hot, dry place because their bodies are made to save water and stay cool.
Kit Fox Quiz
Directions: Read each question. Circle the best answer.
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Where does a kit fox live?
A. In the ocean
B. In the desert
C. At the North Pole -
When do kit foxes usually come out?
A. During school
B. Only in the morning
C. At night -
What do kit foxes do during the hot daytime?
A. Sleep in an underground den
B. Fly in the sky
C. Swim in a lake -
What body part helps a kit fox stay cool?
A. Its tiny nose
B. Its claws
C. Its big ears -
What color is a kit fox’s fur?
A. Sandy orange
B. Bright purple
C. Blue and green -
What can a kit fox eat?
A. Pizza and cookies
B. Mice and insects
C. Ice cream and cake -
What helps a kit fox walk on soft desert sand?
A. Roller skates
B. Flippers
C. Furry feet -
A kit fox is a…
A. Big ocean fish
B. Small desert fox
C. Tall jungle bird
Answer Key
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B — In the desert
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C — At night
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A — Sleep in an underground den
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C — Its big ears
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A — Sandy orange
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B — Mice and insects
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C — Furry feet
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B — Small desert fox
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