Animals

1. Collared _______: These reptiles have a distinctive collar-like pattern around their necks. They live in rocky areas.
4. Horned ___: Nighttime hunters with large "horns" made of feathers on their heads.
6. ___________Diamondback: The rattle sound is a warning! Diamond-shaped patterns on their backs.
9. Cutthroat ____: These colorful fish have red slashes on their throats. They swim in the clear waters of the Rio Grande River.
12. Pronghorn ________: Fast runners in North America with tan fur and white patches.
13. Black ____: They are good climbers and love eating berries and fish.
15. Chirping ____: These Rio Grande tiny jumpers are green or brown and chirp!
18. Small wildcat with spotted fur and short tails. They are excellent hunters and are good at climbing trees.

2. Fast birds with long tails and a funny-looking crest on their heads. They can run very quickly and eat insects and small animals. Bonus hints: lottery and trains
3. Look like small wolves with grayish-brown fur. They are clever hunters and are howling around you at night.
5. Ringtail ___: Small feline with a fancy tail paint-job. Cousin to raccoons but live in rocky areas and deserts.
7. Golden ______: Large birds of prey with brown feathers and golden-yellow beaks. They soar high in the sky while hunting for prey.
8. Big cats with tan fur. Found hunting in mountains and forests. Also known as Mountain Lion.
10. Mule ____: Big ears and brown with white patches on their tails roaming the meadows.
11. Gray ____: Rare and shy. These grey-furred hunters are in the Southwest and Mexico.
14. Big antlers. Related to deer and are known for their impressive bugle cries
16. Cottontail ______: A fast-hopping desert rodent! Soft, brown fur and fluffy white tails.
17. ____ Monster: Venomous lizards with bright orange and black skin. They are slow-moving and live in the desert.
18. American _____: Also known as buffalo; a big, shaggy animal with curved horns and used to roam the plains in large numbers.