SIERRA MOUNTAINS

LOCATION

PLANTS

CALIFORNIA SCRUB OAK

• Small leaves helps to not loose water
• Hairs on leaves trap water

SEQUIA TREE

• Fire resistant bark
• Needles help with dry summers

ALPINE FLOOWERS

• Long roots help get water
• Structure of leaves helps hold water

HERRBIVORES

BIG HORN SHEEP

• Thick boney skull prevents injuries
• Chews own cud
• Have hard hooves that cut into the ground

AMERICAN PIKA

• Fury paws helps with traction
• Thick brown fur and round body shape helps hold heat
• Dry out grass for food

SIERRA MOUNTAIN BEAVER

• Thick fury coat to keep warm
• Claws are made for digging

Carnivores

RED FOX

• Slim body for speed and agility
• Eyes designed to help see in the dark

MOUNTAIN LIONS

• Large paws for better traction
• Long tail for better balance

BLACK BEAR

• Thick legs, enormous shoulders, and short back allows for the most strength
• Long curved paws to help climb trees

HUMAN IMPACTS ON THE SIERRA

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• Creating roads for log trucks can cause damage to animal habitats and even kill some animals