Two Men Dared An improbable but chilling story of two scientists who venture into the depths of Amazon territory to search for their lost associate. High adventure combined with a fine narrative style leave the reader breathless. When flying saucers land in the sleepy town of Parksburg, they set off a chain of events that is chaotic, humorous, and believable. Read the paragraph below and then put an X beside the statement that you believe is the main idea. One of the most difficult climates for any animal to survive in is the desert.
Rainfall is either scarce or nonexistent, and the temperature rises and falls abruptly.
Many insects, birds, and reptiles thrive under these conditions, but surprisingly few large animals do. Those that do are able to get liquid from plants they eat or from the blood of other animals. Protective coloring, which hides them from their enemies, is another factor in their survival. Nevertheless, large animals are rare compared to the number of other creatures that live in the desert. Few large animals are able to live in a desert climate.