Desert Environments in the American Southwest.
What is a desert? How many deserts are in North America? Learn about the desert environment and the unique characteristics that define the beautiful arid and semi-arid landscapes of the American Southwest.
- ~ The North American Deserts
- ~ The Chihuahuan Desert
- ~ The Great Basin Desert
- ~ The Mojave Desert
- ~ The Sonoran Desert
~ The Sand dunes
- ~ Glossary of Desert & Geological Terms
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Desert Plant & Animal Life
Begin your exploration of the Desert Southwest with a general introduction to the complex and delicate desert ecosystems, including a discussion of the roles humans play in the changing desert environment.
Desert Food Chain VideoVideos of Desert Animals
Award winning book - America’s Deserts
Desert Animals & Wildlife - Index
It is a miracle that life can survive in the extreme conditions of the desert. Learn about reptiles, mammals, birds, fish and amphibians that have adapted and, in fact, thrive in the harsh desert ecosystems.
Desert Plants & Wildflowers - Index
The desert is renowned for its explosions of spring wildflowers and the succulent cactus that adorn its landscapes. Enjoy the beautiful colors and unique characteristics of the plants that live in the desert.
Desert Environment & Geology - Index
Learn about the rocks, minerals and gemstones that form our North American desert lands.
Desert People & Cultures - Index
For many centuries the desert has been home to human life, from ancient hunters and farmers, to the native cultures Euro-American explorers first recorded, to settlers and modern inhabitants who enjoy its warm, dry climate and stunning vistas. Throughout the desert regions, monuments and parks have been established to preserve the record of these ancient and historic peoples, including cliff dwellings, rock art, ghost towns and historic sites commemorating all manner of human endeavors, adventures and travails.
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