The Mojave Desert is home to a variety of plant and animal life, but many species are threatened by extinction due to habitat loss, climate change, and other factors. Some of the most endangered species in the Mojave Desert include:
* Desert Tortoise: The desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is a slow-moving reptile that lives in the Mojave Desert and the Sonoran Desert. Desert tortoises are threatened by habitat loss, climate change, and illegal collection.
* Mohave Ground Squirrel: The Mohave ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus mohavensis) is a small rodent that lives in the Mojave Desert. Mohave ground squirrels are threatened by habitat loss, climate change, and predation by non-native species.
* Gila Monster: The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) is a venomous lizard that lives in the Sonoran Desert and the Mojave Desert. Gila monsters are threatened by habitat loss, climate change, and illegal collection.
* Banded Gila Monster: The banded Gila monster (Heloderma horridum) is a venomous lizard that lives in the Sonoran Desert and the Mojave Desert. Banded Gila monsters are threatened by habitat loss, climate change, and illegal collection.
* Flat-tailed Horned Lizard: The flat-tailed horned lizard (Phrynosoma mcallii) is a small lizard that lives in the Mojave Desert. Flat-tailed horned lizards are threatened by habitat loss, climate change, and predation by non-native species.
* Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard: The Mojave fringe-toed lizard (Uma scoparia) is a small lizard that lives in the Mojave Desert. Mojave fringe-toed lizards are threatened by habitat loss, climate change, and predation by non-native species.
* Panamint Alligator Lizard: The Panamint alligator lizard (Elgaria panamintina) is a small lizard that lives in the Mojave Desert. Panamint alligator lizards are threatened by habitat loss, climate change, and predation by non-native species.
* Western Burrowing Owl: The Western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugea) is a small owl that lives in the Mojave Desert. Western burrowing owls are threatened by habitat loss, climate change, and predation by non-native species.
* Phainopepla: The phainopepla (Phainopepla nitens) is a songbird that lives in the Mojave Desert. Phainopeplas are threatened by habitat loss, climate change, and competition with non-native species.
These are just a few of the many endangered species that live in the Mojave Desert. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these species and their habitats, but more needs to be done to ensure their survival.