The Sonoran Desert is one of the most beautiful deserts in the world. Read about the Sonoran Desert and give an example of an animal that lives there. Click on Mojave Desert and tell the physical features of this desert. The Great Basin Desert is also located in the western United States. Read about the Great Basin to find what lake is located there.
Deserts are the home to many living things.
In fact, deserts are second only to tropical rainforests in the variety of plant and animal species that live there. Many of the fascinating features of desert plants are adaptations - traits that help the plant survive in its harsh environment. Desert plants often look different than plants in any other biome. Read about the Aloe Plant to find out why so many plants like the Aloe have waxy surfaces. Many desert plants , like the Desert Spoon are succulent.