Food chains and food webs illustrate how different specie get energy. Top desert carnivores like mountain lions and bobcats feed on plant eaters to get their energy; some will also eat insects, berries and grass. Find information on the large carnivores in the deserts of North America.

13 Snakes Being Gobbled Down by Predatory Birds
13 Snakes Being Gobbled Down by Predatory Birds, By Yohani Kamarudin, November 15, 2013, Scribol staff, "Snakes and carnivorous birds are both well-designed predators, adept at catching their
13 Snapshots of Birds of Prey Engaged in Aerial Combat
13 Snapshots of Birds of Prey Engaged in Aerial Combat, By Yohani Kamarudin, Dec. 3, 2013, Scribol Staff, "Birds of prey make for a magnificent site as they soar through the skies, but they're e
Jaguar
Jaguar, Defenders of Life, Photo and brief facts on its diet, population, range, reproduction, and threats.
Jaguar - NatureWorks
Jaguar, NatureWorks, Image Credits: Clipart.com unless otherwise noted, New Hampshire Public Television, Visit the website for photos and to learn about its characteristics, range, habitat, diet
Jaguar, Wikipedia
Jaguar, Wikipedia.org, Article with photos; click to enlarge.
Mountain Lion
Mountain Lion, Defenders of Wildlife, Photo and brief facts on its diet, population, range, reproduction, and threats.
Mountain Lion - Desert Wildlife
Mountain Lion - Desert Wildlife, DesertUSA.com, Along with a photo, there's information on its history, distribution, habitat, and more.
Predator Facts
Predator Facts, Dialogue for Kids, Idaho Public Television, Photos and descriptions of various predators.